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BG56 ZNU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

104,560 mi
Last recorded104,560 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 104,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 101,497 miles

underside rusty

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,648 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 88,821 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 88,818 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 84,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 82,018 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,074 miles

tread on both rear tyres down to wear bars

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,671 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,723 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,240 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,563 miles

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen effectively

Pass 25 Mar 2014 56,499 miles

both front tyres worn on outter edges

offside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,338 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,834 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 42,567 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 42,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,585 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 ZNU 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 85%.

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

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