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BG56 UHX

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,974 mi
Last recorded154,974 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 UHX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 154,974 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 154,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 152,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 149,535 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 149,535 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 144,196 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 144,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2022 136,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking around rear 02 sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 136,614 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking around rear 02 sensor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 128,023 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 121,130 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 121,130 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 113,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,147 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jul 2018 104,147 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2017 94,018 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 83,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 83,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,781 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 64,781 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,715 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 56,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 36,691 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 23,784 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 19,497 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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BG56 UHX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG56 UHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG56 UHX registered?

BG56 UHX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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