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BG56 ZTC

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,330 mi
Last recorded84,330 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 ZTC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 84,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front sidelight intensity reduced.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread runs. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle presented with rear tailgate lock disconnected , put back on to gain access to boot disconnected after test.

Fail 1 Jul 2025 87,829 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity sidelight. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread runs. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle presented with rear tailgate lock disconnected , put back on to gain access to boot disconnected after test.

Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,162 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 79,161 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 76,743 miles

Front wiper blades fouling.

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear boot catch in-op access gained by opening boot from inside.

Fail 29 Jun 2023 76,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front wiper blades fouling.

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced sidelight. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear boot catch in-op access gained by opening boot from inside.

Pass 25 Jun 2022 75,665 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 75,661 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,203 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 30 Jun 2021 68,199 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 3 Jul 2020 63,470 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

n/s front tyre inner and outer thread depths 2 ml

Fail 3 Jul 2020 63,470 miles

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

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

n/s front tyre inner and outer thread depths 2 ml

Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,034 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 56,034 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S and N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 51,100 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 45,792 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 36,816 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 36,793 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,598 miles

Rear wiper rubber torn

Fail 13 Oct 2015 30,598 miles

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

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

Rear wiper rubber torn

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 29,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,156 miles

wiper rubbers torn on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,731 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 5 Oct 2009 12,851 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZTC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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