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BG56 ZSZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,544 mi
Last recorded120,544 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 120,544 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 120,544 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,943 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 106,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 102,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2020 102,968 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,830 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 101,825 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Feb 2018 93,147 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 93,145 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 87,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 82,965 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 82,965 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 80,274 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 80,274 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,629 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,798 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 67,773 miles

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE GETTING LOW IN TREAD DEPTH CHANGE SOON

engine oil level low

Pass 27 Oct 2011 52,960 miles

engine oil level low

nearside and offside front wiper blade rubbers slighty split

rear exhaust section getting rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,066 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,547 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 ZSZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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