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BN56 USS

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,982 mi
Last recorded98,982 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 98,982 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 89,850 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2023 80,900 miles

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

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

Rear 3rd brake light not working

service light on

Fail 30 Sep 2023 80,900 miles

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot cannot be opened (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear 3rd brake light not working

service light on

Pass 24 Sep 2022 67,967 miles

Rear 3rd brake light not working

Fail 24 Sep 2022 67,967 miles

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

Rear 3rd brake light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2021 60,233 miles

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

Slight play in front joints

Pass 20 Jul 2020 52,841 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 42,838 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,109 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,399 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 32,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 23,970 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 23,908 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 18,516 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,294 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 9,425 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 9,425 miles

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

Offside Front 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 USS is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 USS, 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 USS registered?

BN56 USS is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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