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BL55 DVW

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

87,844 mi
Last recorded87,844 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 DVW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 87,844 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,035 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 79,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 73,712 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 70,031 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 66,730 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 63,893 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,078 miles

Engine idle speed too high aprox 1000rpm - only just passed the Mot rectify asap

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just passed the Mot replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not retracting properly - recommend replacing

Fail 21 Sep 2019 61,078 miles

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

Engine idle speed too high aprox 1000rpm - only just passed the Mot rectify asap

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Just passed the Mot replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not retracting properly - recommend replacing

Pass 4 Sep 2018 57,566 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,113 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,659 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 50,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect adjustable switch is broken (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps facia worn.

Nearside Front Outer tyre tread /shoulder tread worn.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake bleed nipple missing.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 41,956 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 41,956 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Sep 2012 32,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,065 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 30,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

antifreeze level low below minimum

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,271 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 23,328 miles

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

O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES WORN

Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,328 miles

O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES WORN

Pass 24 Jan 2009 15,606 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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BL55 DVW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL55 DVW, 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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BL55 DVW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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The MOT history for BL55 DVW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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