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BV56 FVL

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,248 mi
Last recorded131,248 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 FVL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 131,248 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 131,248 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 110,057 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 105,161 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 98,194 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 93,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 88,592 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 82,599 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 82,599 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 79,091 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 75,698 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 75,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 71,034 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 71,034 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 69,050 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 69,003 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 69,003 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 51,481 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 51,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 43,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 35,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,483 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,512 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 FVL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

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

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