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BT56 FBV

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

78,850 mi
Last recorded78,850 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FBV
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 78,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

heatshield loose

Fail 27 Aug 2025 78,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

heatshield loose

Pass 30 Aug 2024 75,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 75,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 71,963 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 67,704 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 69,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 67,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 64,994 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,982 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 63,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,685 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70r14-81t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70r14-81t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,359 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,277 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,099 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,563 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,572 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Dec 2012 48,545 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2011 43,198 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 38,389 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 38,389 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 34,966 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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BT56 FBV is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BT56 FBV, 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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BT56 FBV is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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