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BG56 ZSW

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

62,170 mi
Last recorded62,170 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 62,170 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2026 62,170 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2025 62,021 miles

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 62,014 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 61,723 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,465 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,252 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 60,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,257 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 59,257 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 58,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 56,589 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 55,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,049 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 51,256 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,297 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 49,636 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,466 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 44,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 35,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 27,277 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,467 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm-175/60H15

offside rear tyre worn to 1.6mm-175/60H15

Fail 22 Oct 2009 19,287 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,287 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 ZSW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZSW, 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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What year was BG56 ZSW registered?

BG56 ZSW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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