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BP55 VGE

2006 Nissan Micra

Purple Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

117,429 mi
Last recorded117,429 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VGE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 117,429 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2026 117,429 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 115,188 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

new brake pads only fitted to o\s front brake

Fail 25 Mar 2025 115,188 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

new brake pads only fitted to o\s front brake

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 110,860 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 110,860 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 103,561 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 103,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 95,604 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 95,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 86,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,569 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 81,818 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 81,497 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 73,036 miles

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 4 Mar 2016 72,965 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre (outer 3/4 ) (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r tyre (inner 3/4 ) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,435 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Fail 19 Feb 2015 64,105 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,657 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 56,657 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight imbalance on rear brakes (o/s//r slower)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,508 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 47,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,316 miles

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

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing close to limit on outer 3/4

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall deteriated

Pass 8 Feb 2011 30,339 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 30,249 miles

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

noise from rear n/s wheel when braking. rear o/s tyre low tread.

Pass 13 Feb 2010 26,822 miles

front brake pads worn low.

Pass 7 Feb 2009 23,206 miles

both front wiper blades torn on ends. front brake pads worn low.

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 VGE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Purple with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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