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BP55 VGT

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,442 mi
Last recorded98,442 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VGT
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,442 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 93,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 93,096 miles

Emissions not tested engine speed eratic (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE INNER EDGE BALD (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 86,523 miles

Bodywork damage.

Both rear tyres low. (175/60H15)

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall damage but not to cords.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen cracked outside swept area.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 78,985 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake travel advise inspection/adjustment

Pass 18 Dec 2012 69,808 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 60,555 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 60,555 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake travel /advise inspection/sdjustment

Pass 1 Jul 2010 50,574 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 50,574 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 38,851 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 38,847 miles

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

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

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

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 VGT is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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