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BG56 ZMV

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,185 mi
Last recorded149,185 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 149,185 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 149,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST REAR BOX LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S FRONT TYRE WORN/SPLITS ON OUTER EDGE, LOW TREAD LEVEL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 138,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 138,905 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 128,505 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 110,632 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 110,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 95,860 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 95,859 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED INNER FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,392 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,474 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 70,630 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,691 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,203 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 57,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 42,685 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 31,737 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 20,539 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 9,889 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 9,889 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZMV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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