CarVerify

Free Car Check

BN56 USO

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,516 mi
Last recorded129,516 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 129,516 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 129,480 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 111,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 111,674 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 98,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,654 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,654 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,058 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 86,058 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 82,747 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise: reverse lamp not working

Fail 10 Aug 2021 82,747 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise: reverse lamp not working

Pass 14 Aug 2020 80,288 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 80,288 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 76,432 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 72,805 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking inside tread

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,115 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 61,813 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 60,863 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 60,863 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 60,050 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 51,142 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,142 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,295 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2011 31,418 miles

front discs and pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2009 64,156 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BN56 USO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 USO, 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

How do I check the history of BN56 USO?

You can check the full history of BN56 USO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BN56 USO registered?

BN56 USO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is BN56 USO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 USO shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN56 USO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BN56 USO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.