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BK56 ZKE

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

128,802 mi
Last recorded128,802 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 128,802 miles

Minor steering play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 1.7mm and has a puncture (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm and has a puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 116,398 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside rear outer arch corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 116,398 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both front (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside rear outer arch corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 100,693 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 100,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 92,861 miles

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

Reverse light not working

Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,102 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 89,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 82,076 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 82,076 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 80,098 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 80,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,695 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 76,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 66,431 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 66,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 61,968 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 61,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 55,964 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 55,964 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,186 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 50,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 43,633 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 43,633 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,411 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,944 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 24,183 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 16,475 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 9,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 6,655 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 ZKE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

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

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