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BG56 ULW

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,499 mi
Last recorded106,499 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 ULW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2021 106,499 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 94,165 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 81,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,327 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 60,603 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 55,061 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 55,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 49,083 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 44,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,193 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,228 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,994 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 29,392 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 22,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 15,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 8,077 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 ULW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

BG56 ULW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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