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BN56 BYV

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,984 mi
Last recorded106,984 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 106,984 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BODY SCRATCH AND DAMAGE

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has a nail and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower back lower seat cushions insecure

Rear upper seat belt support guide insecure

front exhaust heat sheild insecure on down pipe

Fail 10 Jun 2019 106,980 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and middle exhaust joints blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Oil leaking excessively from engine engine has a oil leak engine oil level low top up prior to test 1.0 litre (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no water coming out of jet (3.5 (a))

Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure exhaust heat sheild insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE SUMP PAN CORRODING possible leak ( further check recomend )

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE BODY SCRATCH AND DAMAGE

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has a nail and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower back lower seat cushions insecure

Rear upper seat belt support guide insecure

front exhaust heat sheild insecure on down pipe

Pass 27 Jun 2018 101,231 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 100,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX OUTER SKIN (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 100,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX OUTER SKIN (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 93,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,757 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 85,750 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)

Pass 12 May 2015 79,041 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Fail 12 May 2015 79,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

o/s and n/s rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 12 May 2014 73,208 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 72,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 72,033 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 64,760 miles

Front lower arm suspension bushes starting to seperate from housing on both front arms.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 46,713 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 46,713 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 26,549 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 26,549 miles

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

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 BYV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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