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BG56 XAP

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,786 mi
Last recorded69,786 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 69,786 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 68,259 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 67,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 66,532 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 65,260 miles

Offside Front tyre is fitted outside in

Fail 15 Mar 2022 65,260 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre is fitted outside in

Pass 19 Mar 2021 63,466 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 62,012 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 62,012 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper not working BOTH (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 59,931 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 59,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 59,912 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in inner steering rack joint

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished - 175/60 R15 81H (5.2.3 (e))

front wiper blades performance not tested

reversing lamp not working

Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,194 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and tearing - 175/60 R15 81H (4.1.E.1)

center-to-rear exhaust joint clamp missing but system not blowing and considered secure enough at time of test

front exhaust heat shield rattling

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 22 Feb 2018 57,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished and tearing - 175/60 R15 81H (4.1.E.1)

center-to-rear exhaust joint clamp missing but system not blowing and considered secure enough at time of test

front exhaust heat shield rattling

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,667 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall has perished.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 54,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre outer wall has perished.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,684 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 49,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 47,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 43,820 miles

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

handbrake high

leaking cam cover gasket

o/s/r indicator little white

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jan 2014 43,727 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake high

leaking cam cover gasket

o/s/r indicator little white

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Feb 2013 39,620 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 34,953 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,488 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,508 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 XAP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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