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BG56 ZPF

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,864 mi
Last recorded160,864 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 ZPF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 160,864 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 158,651 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 148,834 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 148,820 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 139,741 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 139,729 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Driveshaft oil seal on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2019 131,482 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 131,475 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Require ? Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 121,668 miles

Slight oil leak from n/s shaft oil seal

Slight wear front suspension arms ? Rear bushes

Fail 18 Oct 2018 121,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight oil leak from n/s shaft oil seal

Slight wear front suspension arms ? Rear bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2017 112,520 miles

All coil springs corroded

All shocker casings corroded

Both front suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Front number plate delaminating

Rear number plate slightly poor

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,646 miles

Both front shocker casings corroded

Front number plate slightly poor

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp missing

n/s/r coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre close to its legal limit

Pass 22 Oct 2015 92,511 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Gearbox oil leak

Reverse light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,485 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,571 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2013 70,571 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,455 miles

engine sump corroded

exhaust corroded

front wipers hitting trim on fastest setting

rear wiper blade split

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,731 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 38,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,477 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,374 miles

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

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

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 ZPF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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