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BL55 OBO

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,253 mi
Last recorded93,253 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 OBO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 93,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 93,253 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,179 miles

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

Rear exhaust U-clamp broken

Fail 21 Jan 2020 90,179 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust U-clamp broken

Pass 1 Feb 2019 85,326 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 84,308 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,799 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,690 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,645 miles

front brake discs worn and pads low

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2014 49,632 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 43,401 miles

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

wipers worn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 43,401 miles

wipers worn

Fail 27 Jan 2012 38,201 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 38,201 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,942 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 18 Jan 2011 31,942 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 5 Feb 2010 21,076 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 16,292 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 OBO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL55 OBO, 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 OBO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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