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BN56 BYO

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,221 mi
Last recorded97,221 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion/close to fail (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to fail (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion/close to fail (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread close to fail (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 90,330 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 90,160 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 90,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in incorrectly causing bad pattern, unable to check aim (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 89,842 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 89,117 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 88,085 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 87,188 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 87,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,864 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,934 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 74,703 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,640 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 73,640 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,192 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 62,192 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 49,396 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 36,369 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 26,075 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,455 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 16,452 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 BYO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BYO, 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 BYO registered?

BN56 BYO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is BN56 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 BYO shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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