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BN56 BZU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,451 mi
Last recorded103,451 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 BZU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 103,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front offside and nearside tyres perished

underbody and suspension components have surface rust

Pass 29 Dec 2021 100,074 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box distorted

Fail 28 Dec 2021 100,074 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box distorted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 91,644 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2020 83,710 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 83,710 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,996 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,074 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 80,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,515 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 71,510 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 65,941 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 59,156 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 59,015 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 52,188 miles

Exhaust back box support brackets corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,267 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,525 miles

Off side front lower suspension arm inner bush bonding failing (lift).

Fail 13 Aug 2012 39,525 miles

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

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

Nail in Near side rear tyre tread

Off side front lower suspension arm inner bush bonding failing (lift).

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 33,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,603 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 26,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,111 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 BZU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BZU, 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 BZU registered?

BN56 BZU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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