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BV56 FVC

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

41,913 mi
Last recorded41,913 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 FVC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 41,913 miles

Offside headlamp has a broken mount

Pass 10 Jan 2025 38,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 34,709 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 34,709 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 31,209 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 31,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 29,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 29,349 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 25,432 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 25,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 20,631 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 14,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front crash damage present

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 14,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front crash damage present

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 10,593 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 6,454 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 6,291 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 6,066 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 5,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 5,308 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 4,785 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 4,017 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 2,616 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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BV56 FVC is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV56 FVC, 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 BV56 FVC registered?

BV56 FVC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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