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BN56 EES

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,918 mi
Last recorded81,918 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 EES
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 81,918 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 81,918 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 73,864 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 47,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 43,081 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear has cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 43,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s rear has cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,900 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 37,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 36,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 34,640 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 31,947 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)

Fail 17 May 2018 31,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 26 May 2017 30,361 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 29,554 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 28,791 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 May 2014 27,987 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,049 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 27,049 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 26,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,075 miles

rear discs are slightly coroded

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,412 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 21,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,225 miles

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

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 EES is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EES, 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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What year was BN56 EES registered?

BN56 EES is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is BN56 EES safe to buy?

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