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BG56 URA

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,231 mi
Last recorded90,231 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 URA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 90,231 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 89,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 23 Jan 2025 89,275 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jan 2024 88,283 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,391 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 87,389 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 86,070 miles

Central Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,907 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres 2 mm on edge & 7 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm perished slightly & 6 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 81,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 3mm perished slightly & 6 years old (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,868 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 79,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 77,459 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer pipe fractured (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 75,877 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 75,877 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 71,832 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 valve (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly misaligned all 4 valve (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,974 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 60,974 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,803 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,316 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 32,308 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Dec 2009 23,875 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 23,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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 URA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 URA, 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 URA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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