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BP55 RDZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Diesel 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,749 mi
Last recorded142,749 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 RDZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 142,749 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 142,749 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 130,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

handbrake slightly high

n/s/f tyre worn slightly to outer shoulder

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2018 130,961 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

exhaust back box to middle clamp missing but exhaust is not loose

handbrake slightly high

n/s/f tyre worn slightly to outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn badly to inner shoulder

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2017 119,141 miles

Exhaust rear box corrode & clamp Center To rear heavily corroded

Front exhaust front heat shield loose

Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 119,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust rear box corrode & clamp Center To rear heavily corroded

Front exhaust front heat shield loose

Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 106,980 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

handbrake high

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2016 106,980 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

handbrake high

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2015 95,190 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 95,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 63,823 miles

front tyres worn on the outer edge

Fail 18 Feb 2013 63,823 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on the outer edge

Pass 11 Feb 2012 48,646 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 48,646 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,565 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 24,807 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,807 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 RDZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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