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BN56 UPZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

116,737 mi
Last recorded116,737 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,737 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 111,521 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 106,173 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 106,173 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 100,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 100,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,016 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 96,015 miles

Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle rear (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,686 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 91,686 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle offside rear (5.2.3 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 86,769 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 82,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play in fixing end

Nearside Front Outer track rod end has slight play

Pass 5 Oct 2016 78,426 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,960 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 75,190 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 72,487 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 69,880 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,534 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 59,090 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 59,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,328 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 UPZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

Is BN56 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 UPZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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