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BK56 ZGB

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

101,953 mi
Last recorded101,953 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 101,953 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 101,952 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 93,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 93,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 84,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured also lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured also lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 79,926 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2022 79,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2022 79,758 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 78,552 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 76,810 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2018 74,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,296 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine oil sump heavily corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 72,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine oil sump heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,316 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MISTED (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

front lower radiator support beam slightly corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2017 69,316 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MISTED (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

front lower radiator support beam slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,435 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted

front lower cross member slightly corroded

nearside headlamp misted - reducing beam image output

oil leak

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

slight play in front track rod arms

Fail 15 Feb 2016 68,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted

front lower cross member slightly corroded

nearside headlamp misted - reducing beam image output

oil leak

rear silencer outer skin deteriorating

slight play in front track rod arms

Fail 29 Jan 2015 66,793 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

front cross member corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,793 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

front cross member corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,807 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 62,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 57,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 51,962 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,962 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 42,159 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 42,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,229 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 29,971 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZGB is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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

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