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BV56 HCL

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

87,064 mi
Last recorded87,064 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 HCL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 87,064 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 79,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 73,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 69,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 67,826 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 65,131 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 65,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 62,039 miles

Offside Front tyre has splits on outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,308 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 60,308 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 58,502 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 58,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,866 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,206 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 55,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 53,055 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,036 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 23,133 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,413 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,155 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 14,996 miles

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

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 HCL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HCL, 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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BV56 HCL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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