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BK56 VZU

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,126 mi
Last recorded104,126 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 VZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 104,126 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust corroded and full of rust

Fail 8 May 2019 104,125 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust corroded and full of rust

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,423 miles

number plates starting to disfigure

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

slight play to n/s/f suspension/ steering

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,049 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 84,048 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2016 72,832 miles

O/S front inner tyre tread low

rattle to rear exhaust section

slight play to O/S front steering rack

Fail 14 Apr 2016 72,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S front inner tyre tread low

rattle to rear exhaust section

slight play to O/S front steering rack

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,982 miles

both rear coil springs starting to corrode

rattle to rear exhaust section

Pass 8 May 2014 53,654 miles

both number plates damaged

rattle to rear exhaust section

Fail 8 May 2014 53,654 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

both number plates damaged

front brake pads low

rattle to rear exhaust section

Pass 14 May 2013 43,750 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perished and worn low-2mm

Front brake pads look slightly worn

Rear exhaust box baffles are breaking up

Very slight movement in the o/s rack arm

n/s wiper is starting to break up

Pass 12 Apr 2012 32,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 29,339 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,327 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 20,706 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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BK56 VZU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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