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BK56 TUV

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,172 mi
Last recorded92,172 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 TUV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 92,172 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 92,172 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,519 miles

Front IMPACT / COLLISSION TO FRONT OF VEHICLE NO SHARP OR PROJECTING EDGES

Headlamp lens slightly defective FRONT HEADLAMPS DIP BEAM OPERATING ON SIDELIGHT POSITION AND DIP BEAM POSITION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

REVERSE LAMPS INOP ( NOT OBLIGATORY ON THIS AGE OF VEHICLE )

Fail 9 Oct 2024 88,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front IMPACT / COLLISSION TO FRONT OF VEHICLE NO SHARP OR PROJECTING EDGES

Headlamp lens slightly defective FRONT HEADLAMPS DIP BEAM OPERATING ON SIDELIGHT POSITION AND DIP BEAM POSITION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high RESET TO MOT SPEC (4.1.2 (a))

REVERSE LAMPS INOP ( NOT OBLIGATORY ON THIS AGE OF VEHICLE )

Pass 27 Oct 2023 84,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 79,856 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 75,645 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2021 75,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,622 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,991 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 66,355 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 64,485 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 64,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 62,561 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 62,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 60,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,582 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,718 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,019 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,358 miles

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

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

nearside front abs wire incorrectly routed

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,412 miles

HAND BRAKE TO BE ADJUSTED AND TYRES THREAD STARTING TO BE LOW

Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,855 miles

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)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 19,824 miles

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

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)

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

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 TUV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TUV, 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 TUV registered?

BK56 TUV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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