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BN56 BYF

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,829 mi
Last recorded83,829 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BYF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 83,829 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,223 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 81,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 73,353 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,497 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 59,602 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,621 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 53,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread and age cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread and age cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge of tread and age cracks in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,895 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 49,895 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,159 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,894 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,728 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 34,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,968 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 28,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 26,291 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 26,290 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 21,160 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 15,633 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 BYF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN56 BYF, 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 BYF is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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