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BG56 UTJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,335 mi
Last recorded59,335 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 UTJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 59,335 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 59,335 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 48,569 miles

FRONT SUBFRAME AND COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

REAR AXLE AND COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 9 Apr 2025 48,569 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective NON SEALING TYPE (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 48,565 miles

Central Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both brake discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 46,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on outer edge 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 24 Apr 2024 46,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on outer edge 175 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2022 39,974 miles

FRONT TYRES DIFFERENT SIZE TO REAR

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle-rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR 175-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 36,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 35,881 miles

Offside Front door mirror backing missing but no sharp edges

Pass 18 Nov 2019 34,768 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 32,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 30,191 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 30,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 27,436 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,423 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 25,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 23,906 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,339 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 20,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 17,639 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 14,540 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 20 Nov 2009 10,461 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 UTJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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