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BT56 RHA

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

159,473 mi
Last recorded159,473 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT56 RHA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 159,473 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 158,587 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 158,019 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 158,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 157,523 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 157,060 miles

ENGINE COVER HAS BEEN REMOVED DUE TO BEING INSECURE

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 157,060 miles

ENGINE COVER HAS BEEN REMOVED DUE TO BEING INSECURE

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 156,738 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 156,157 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 153,758 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 153,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 148,992 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2017 148,898 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn and splits on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2016 142,244 miles

emissions 0.79 pass ( no printout )

Fail 5 Dec 2016 142,244 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s/f side repeater showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o/s/r tyre (outside is inside ) (4.1.D.1f)

emissions 0.79 pass ( no printout )

Pass 10 Dec 2015 133,438 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 133,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2014 112,122 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 112,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 90,687 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 90,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 75,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 63,151 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,598 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 50,590 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,329 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 RHA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RHA, 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 BT56 RHA registered?

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

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