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BN56 ZPE

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

141,746 mi
Last recorded141,746 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 ZPE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 141,746 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 141,744 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 132,765 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 132,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 123,872 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 123,872 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 113,623 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Fail 30 Nov 2022 113,623 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 103,491 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 103,491 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 97,129 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2019 92,085 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,853 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Nov 2018 84,853 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 77,057 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 77,057 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 67,656 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 50,811 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 50,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,959 miles

(advise) both front wiper blades spliting on ends reccomend replacment

(advise) n/s/f tyre starting to scrub on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,293 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 36,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,612 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 33,612 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 33,560 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

not much reserve travel left on handbrake lever

Pass 11 Aug 2009 26,399 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 26,399 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZPE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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