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2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

103,744 mi
Last recorded103,744 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 103,744 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 103,744 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 103,431 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 103,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 103,424 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 103,424 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,865 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 91,860 miles

front headlights deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2017 83,904 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 83,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 75,513 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 75,512 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all except side repeaters (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 68,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,449 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 61,449 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 54,742 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 54,742 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 47,362 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 47,362 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 40,624 miles

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

front brake pads wearing thin

hand brake travel slightly high

offside front wiper blade split on ends

Fail 19 Feb 2011 40,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

front brake pads wearing thin

hand brake travel slightly high

offside front wiper blade split on ends

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,916 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,039 miles

unable to shut fuel flap.

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 VPG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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