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BG56 VBC

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

55,938 mi
Last recorded55,938 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 VBC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 55,938 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 51,928 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 47,947 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,941 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low engine oil

Fail 31 Jul 2023 44,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

low engine oil

Pass 26 Jul 2022 41,275 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 41,275 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 37,312 miles

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

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 33,286 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 28,051 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 23,392 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 23,027 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 22,306 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 21,440 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 20,263 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 18,757 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 16,763 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 15,305 miles

off side wiperblade worn

Pass 5 Oct 2010 14,022 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,985 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 VBC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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