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BN56 AFY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,403 mi
Last recorded68,403 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 AFY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 68,403 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 68,403 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 63,583 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,261 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing wear on outer edge

Nearside headlamp discoloured

Pass 10 Oct 2022 54,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 49,751 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 49,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 45,977 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 45,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 42,632 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 38,742 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 38,742 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,968 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 35,968 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 34,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,508 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 33,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,353 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,814 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,349 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 23,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,513 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 20,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 14,500 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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BN56 AFY 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 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 BN56 AFY, 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 BN56 AFY registered?

BN56 AFY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BN56 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 AFY shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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