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BN56 AKU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,742 mi
Last recorded156,742 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 156,742 miles

handle on boot lid intermitant fault

slight cracking on rear axle bushes

Fail 7 Jan 2022 156,527 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

handle on boot lid intermitant fault

slight cracking on rear axle bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,200 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

headlamps fading

slight oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2021 138,200 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

headlamps fading

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2019 109,348 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 109,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 105,975 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2018 105,975 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2017 100,410 miles

rear axle bushes perished

wiper blades smeary

Pass 9 Jul 2016 96,363 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 91,506 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 91,506 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 73,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

osf tyre has edge wear

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,436 miles

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

osf tyre has edge wear

Pass 12 Jul 2013 60,176 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,663 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 40,259 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 40,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 31,223 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 31,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 24,665 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 AKU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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