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BN56 URD

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

138,897 mi
Last recorded138,897 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 138,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 138,765 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 138,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 136,360 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 136,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 134,121 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 134,112 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 131,392 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Fail 17 Dec 2021 131,392 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 23 Nov 2020 126,966 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Complete exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 121,018 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear-axle bushes started to separate

Whole exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2018 114,039 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2017 108,422 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 108,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Brake light not working

Pass 17 Dec 2016 104,300 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2015 98,457 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 98,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,117 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 91,813 miles

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

both front tyres worn more outer edge ( nearside more )

brake dics corroded inner edge

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

sump corroded & leaking

Fail 20 Sep 2014 91,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn more outer edge ( nearside more )

brake dics corroded inner edge

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

sump corroded & leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,403 miles

both front brake discs corroded inner edges & offside inner brake pad look lower than rest

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

front lower cross member on nearside damp with gear oil ( poss old leak )

sump pan corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 12 Oct 2013 83,403 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake discs corroded inner edges & offside inner brake pad look lower than rest

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

front lower cross member on nearside damp with gear oil ( poss old leak )

offside rear tyre heavy cracking on sidewall

sump pan corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,624 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 75,624 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 64,845 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 51,725 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 51,725 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,122 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 34,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 URD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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

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