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BN56 DDY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,836 mi
Last recorded145,836 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 DDY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 145,836 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 145,836 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 137,907 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 137,907 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 130,276 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp missing on rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 130,270 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp missing on rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 124,524 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 119,066 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 101,509 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 92,862 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres near limits and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

hand brake travel

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,054 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 87,053 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 80,243 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 80,243 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,648 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 51,131 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 51,131 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,842 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 34,842 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,982 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 28,455 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 25,098 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,790 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 DDY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DDY, 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 DDY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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