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BK56 VZT

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,324 mi
Last recorded123,324 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 123,324 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 121,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has a cracks

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cracks

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre has a cracks

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre has a cracks

Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,333 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 120,333 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 119,027 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 118,478 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 112,683 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 102,159 miles

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

light scratches on the front windscreen

Fail 11 Jan 2019 102,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 93,344 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 93,344 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 85,182 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear outer edge worn very low and sidewall perishing badly (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front both edges bald and very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre perishing in places

Fail 30 Sep 2016 85,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low very low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side rear outer edge worn very low and sidewall perishing badly (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front both edges bald and very close to limits (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre perishing in places

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 79,061 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,508 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 72,508 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 48,882 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 48,882 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,444 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 36,361 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,660 miles

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

Nearside 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 VZT 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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

BK56 VZT is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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