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BP55 VGZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,906 mi
Last recorded81,906 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VGZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 81,906 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 74,355 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 74,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 66,408 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear spring corroded on bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 63,644 miles

Front Both headlamps faded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 61,109 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2020 61,109 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 56,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 56,396 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 50,315 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 45,722 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 45,722 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Showing white bulbs discolored (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe to box broken + blowing (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 41,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S/R & O/S/R (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 37,717 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,020 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 29,872 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 26,761 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,462 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 27,380 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 27,376 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,667 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 VGZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGZ, 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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What year was BP55 VGZ registered?

BP55 VGZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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