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BV56 FVK

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

84,803 mi
Last recorded84,803 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 84,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 84,802 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 80,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 80,605 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse light inoperative

Pass 3 Aug 2023 67,857 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing light inoperative

Fail 2 Aug 2023 67,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reversing light inoperative

Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jul 2022 62,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,071 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 55,071 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 48,365 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 40,244 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 40,045 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 30,861 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 23,738 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,848 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 17,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 14,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,988 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 15,630 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 13,986 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,731 miles

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Pass 24 Sep 2012 10,215 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,059 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 7,103 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 5,130 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 FVK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BV56 FVK, 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 FVK registered?

BV56 FVK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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