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BV56 HGE

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,954 mi
Last recorded56,954 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 56,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 56,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 56,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle @28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 56,272 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 55,566 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,278 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. @19% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 54,686 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 54,686 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2017 52,624 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,276 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,602 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured x3 (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,621 miles

both front brake discs in poor condition on inner surface border line pass

both rear tyres down to 2mm bars

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner wall not through to the cords border line pass

Fail 22 Nov 2013 37,390 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 35,345 miles

front discs rusty/pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,464 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 27,603 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 19,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,845 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 19,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HGE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HGE, 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 HGE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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