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BN56 BYH

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,225 mi
Last recorded44,225 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BYH
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,225 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,223 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,295 miles

Offside Front tyre holed and leaking

high view stop light not working

rear no. plate poor

rear wiper blade poor

Fail 23 Feb 2015 33,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high view stop light not working.

rear wiper blade poor.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high view stop light not working.

rear wiper blade poor.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 27,865 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades poor split almost to excess?

Fail 24 Feb 2014 27,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blades poor split almost to excess?

Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,265 miles

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

kerb scratching on nearside rear wheel

Fail 25 Feb 2013 22,265 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

kerb scratching on nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,477 miles

front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2011 15,328 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 15,201 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 BYH is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BN56 BYH, 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 BYH registered?

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

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