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BK56 ZYE

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,435 mi
Last recorded78,435 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 78,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 69,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,904 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 68,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,409 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,712 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 67,253 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 67,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 66,173 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 65,523 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 64,673 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,589 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 63,589 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 61,596 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 56,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,976 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 50,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 30 Sep 2011 43,834 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 35,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,351 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,536 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZYE 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 ZYE, 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 ZYE registered?

BK56 ZYE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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