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BP55 HSL

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,198 mi
Last recorded115,198 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 HSL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 115,198 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 112,594 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 110,254 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 110,254 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 108,048 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 108,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 106,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 104,119 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 101,068 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST CENTRE CLAMP (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 101,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose EXHAUST CENTRE CLAMP (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 99,060 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 99,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 94,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,489 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 90,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 86,207 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 82,049 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 82,049 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 77,839 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,868 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,095 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,699 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 57,165 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes slight perishing.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 57,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes slight perishing.

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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BP55 HSL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BP55 HSL, 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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BP55 HSL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 February 2006.

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