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BP55 MXU

2006 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,663 mi
Last recorded113,663 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 MXU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 113,663 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5-2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 111,716 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 111,716 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 107,587 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))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 107,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 99,705 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 84,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 84,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 73,020 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 66,143 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 66,143 miles

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,350 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 57,540 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 55,212 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 40,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 40,304 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,740 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,997 miles

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

Front brake discs starting to wear

Rear registration plate fading

Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,441 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,566 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
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BP55 MXU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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