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BN56 URH

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

128,696 mi
Last recorded128,696 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 128,696 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jul 2024 128,696 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox output shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jun 2024 128,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 119,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 119,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 20 Jun 2022 107,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected hose to caliper (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Jun 2021 97,426 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 97,426 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 89,038 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 89,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive offside drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 82,841 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Front Outer rim slightly damaged

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 82,841 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

Nearside Front Outer rim slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 77,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 72,587 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 72,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,859 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre brake light not working

Fail 23 Sep 2016 66,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

centre brake light not working

hand brake travel

nearside rear handbrake uses more effort than offside

offside rear tyre slightly perishing in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,379 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking in tread

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,395 miles

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear handbrake uses more effort than offside

Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,395 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear handbrake uses more effort than offside

Pass 21 Sep 2013 49,021 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on edge 165 70r14

Fail 20 Sep 2013 49,021 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre worn on edge 165 70r14

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2012 41,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,899 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 30,739 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 30,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,302 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 URH is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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