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BN56 USL

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,258 mi
Last recorded96,258 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 96,258 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front heatshield loose front pipe

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 96,244 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not illuminating (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front heatshield loose front pipe

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,002 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

clutch biting point very high

Fail 28 Aug 2019 83,995 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure in headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

clutch biting point very high

Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,643 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 78,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,413 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 71,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 64,402 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 64,402 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,914 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 57,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,126 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,765 miles

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 15 Sep 2011 34,727 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 20,247 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 USL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 USL, 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 USL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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