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BP55 VPD

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

47,975 mi
Last recorded47,975 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 VPD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 47,975 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 47,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,869 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 45,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 43,511 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 43,511 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 42,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm but worn more outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre worn outer edge & sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre 3mm & cracking

offside headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 40,046 miles

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

Offside side repeater lens missing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,936 miles

seat belt slightly damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2017 35,936 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise wipers

seat belt slightly damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre age cracks to tread

Offside h/lamp cover deteriorating

Offside side repeater lens broke

Pass 24 Mar 2015 32,628 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 32,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 28,801 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,468 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,427 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 21,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 18,074 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,584 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 16,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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 VPD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VPD, 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 VPD is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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