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BN56 UPY

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,638 mi
Last recorded44,638 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 UPY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2025 44,638 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 41,079 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 37,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 35,274 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,182 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 35,105 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 34,617 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 33,529 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 32,295 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 31,349 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to persh

offside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,673 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,736 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO PERISH

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,668 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW AND SIDEWALLS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 28 Sep 2012 23,525 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND SIDEWALL STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,463 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,475 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

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 UPY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

BN56 UPY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is BN56 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 UPY shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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