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BK56 CVE

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,301 mi
Last recorded71,301 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 CVE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,301 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 71,283 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 67,496 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 65,639 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 65,639 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 58,164 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,903 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 53,014 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 53,012 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside 185/55/15. offside 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside 185/60/15. offside 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 49,899 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 45,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 41,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 41,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

tyres different size front to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2015 36,853 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,553 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 33,553 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 29,251 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 29,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,126 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 27,126 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,167 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 20,232 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

engine oil level slightly too high

Pass 11 Mar 2010 15,924 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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BK56 CVE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CVE, 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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BK56 CVE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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