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BN56 BZC

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,913 mi
Last recorded145,913 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BZC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 145,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 140,148 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 134,078 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 134,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 125,367 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 118,584 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 118,554 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 111,970 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,923 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 105,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,002 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 87,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 78,864 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 78,864 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 70,966 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 70,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 61,949 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 61,836 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,231 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 30,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 21,279 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,279 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 BZC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 BZC registered?

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

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