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BT56 FCM

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,030 mi
Last recorded144,030 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 FCM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 144,030 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 144,030 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 138,314 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 128,392 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 128,392 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective lock nut track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective locking not loose track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose Track Rod End Locking Nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose Track Rod End Locking Nut (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 121,549 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 117,525 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 117,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 107,906 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 107,906 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 99,356 miles

Exhaust heatshield is loose

Fail 12 Dec 2014 99,355 miles

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

Exhaust heatshield is loose

Pass 16 Dec 2013 86,110 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 86,109 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 75,131 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 75,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 61,906 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 49,926 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Dec 2009 35,227 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 FCM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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