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BK56 CUW

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,829 mi
Last recorded73,829 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 CUW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,829 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 61,083 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 61,073 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,674 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 52,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,984 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 38,984 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 26,620 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 25,402 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 24,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Reverse light inop

Fail 16 Sep 2016 24,223 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Reverse light inop

Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,302 miles

Both side front tyres deterioted

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 22,334 miles

Both side front outer tyre walls deteriorated

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,340 miles

OSR outer tyre wall perished

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2013 21,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

OSF outer tyre wall perished

OSR outer tyre wall perished

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 20,326 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 19,313 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,990 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 17,974 miles

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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BK56 CUW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK56 CUW, 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 BK56 CUW registered?

BK56 CUW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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