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BG56 USL

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,100 mi
Last recorded134,100 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 134,100 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 134,100 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 131,380 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

Fail 15 May 2024 131,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 129,775 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 125,307 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 115,683 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 110,057 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 110,056 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsf & osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2018 102,806 miles

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

position lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Aug 2017 97,834 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 91,304 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2015 83,809 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 78,027 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 78,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat sheild cover fouling exhaust system.

exhaust system deteriorated.

vehicle presented in wet conditions.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 71,335 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Aug 2012 66,706 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 Aug 2012 66,706 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Aug 2011 55,654 miles

All tyres are low on tread

Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,016 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 31,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Aug 2009 31,701 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear wiper split

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 USL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USL, 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 USL registered?

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

Is BG56 USL safe to buy?

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