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BN56 URA

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,080 mi
Last recorded168,080 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 URA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 168,080 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 165,929 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 163,823 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 158,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 154,941 miles

Exhaust backbox to centre section clamp missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver Seat Fold Handle Broken But Still Working As Intended

Offside Front carpet holed near pedals

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Taped On (0.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 154,941 miles

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

Exhaust backbox to centre section clamp missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver Seat Fold Handle Broken But Still Working As Intended

Offside Front carpet holed near pedals

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Taped On (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 153,857 miles

Nearside Exhaust backbox to centre section clamp missing

Offside Front Seat tilt lever broken

Rear number plate taped on

Pass 9 Sep 2019 148,468 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 140,177 miles

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

Offside Front seat does not fold

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off taped on (0.1 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 140,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat does not fold

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off taped on (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 129,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front carpet holed near pedals

Rear number plate tapped onto vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2016 119,020 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 94,495 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 74,234 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,361 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 62,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 48,988 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,161 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 35,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 URA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 URA, 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 URA registered?

BN56 URA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is BN56 URA safe to buy?

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