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BN56 BYA

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,786 mi
Last recorded151,786 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 151,786 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 129,526 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 129,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 118,630 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 118,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 114,615 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 114,615 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 110,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box coroded

Pass 20 May 2014 106,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake disks lipped

exhaust rear box heabily coroded

small cut in n/s/f tyre no cords

Pass 11 Jun 2013 102,299 miles

front discs slightly worn

n\s\r tyre slightly out of shape

o\s\f lower arm bush slightly perished

slight damage to rear exhaust section

Fail 9 Mar 2012 93,203 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,203 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 May 2011 78,866 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 78,866 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2010 61,690 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Pass 13 Aug 2009 48,924 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 BYA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BYA, 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 BYA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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