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BP55 HTL

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

114,397 mi
Last recorded114,397 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,397 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 114,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 107,488 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 107,488 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 101,099 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 101,085 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2017 100,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Coolant leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2017 100,583 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 93,182 miles

ENGINE OIL VERY LOW,TOPPED UP LEVEL

Fail 26 Feb 2016 93,182 miles

ENGINE OIL VERY LOW,TOPPED UP LEVEL

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 81,130 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 25 Feb 2015 81,130 miles

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

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

slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 25 Feb 2014 70,082 miles

engine has oil leak

exhaust centre to rear clamp missing but exhaust secure

exhaust system has slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 24 Feb 2014 70,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

engine has oil leak

exhaust centre to rear clamp missing but exhaust secure

exhaust system has slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm

offside front tyre on 1.6mm on both edges just legel

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2013 55,891 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 48,663 miles

heat shield loose and rattling

Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,329 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 34,022 miles

offside front and both rear tyres worn low

Pass 25 Feb 2009 26,649 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 26,674 miles

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

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

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 HTL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HTL, 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 HTL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 February 2006.

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