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BN56 EBG

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,194 mi
Last recorded98,194 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 98,194 miles

aux belt perished

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 98,194 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

aux belt perished

exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 30 Aug 2024 85,313 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 85,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,759 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 69,465 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 69,199 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 63,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENS DAMAGE (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 63,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENS DAMAGE (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,544 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN BETWEEN ENGINE AND BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENS DAMAGE (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHING + NAIL+RUNNING OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage POWER STEERING RACK OIL STAIN ON COMPONENT (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 62,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive OIL STAIN BETWEEN ENGINE AND BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity LENS DAMAGE (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE PERISHING + NAIL+RUNNING OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage POWER STEERING RACK OIL STAIN ON COMPONENT (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 58,775 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 58,775 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,491 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 54,491 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,341 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 50,341 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 41,410 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 41,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,540 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,320 miles

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,838 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

deep cut in offside rear

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,313 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 9,849 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 EBG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EBG, 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 EBG is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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