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BG56 ULB

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

135,024 mi
Last recorded135,024 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 135,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody, Suspension Components & Brake Pipes Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door & Wing Damaged - No Sharp Edges

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 135,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody, Suspension Components & Brake Pipes Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Door & Wing Damaged - No Sharp Edges

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 93,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 88,334 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 87,840 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component and o/s/f steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2022 87,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component and o/s/f steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2021 87,103 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 87,103 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 86,774 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,176 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 86,164 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlight deteriated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 85,654 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,521 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 84,520 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 79,632 miles

Nearside headlamp poor image

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2016 79,632 miles

Nearside headlamp poor image

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 73,144 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 68,260 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp rusty.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,658 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,658 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside wiper blade showing split ends..

Pass 15 Oct 2012 54,645 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,290 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 37,767 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 37,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 27,588 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 27,588 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ULB is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 ULB, 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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BG56 ULB is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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