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BV56 HHY

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,096 mi
Last recorded132,096 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 132,096 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front headlamp damaged and in poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust has slight leak

fuel filler pipe corroded

under vehicle suspension components and suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2024 130,144 miles

Rear wiper blade defective

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Oct 2023 129,026 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear wiper blade missing

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front shocks casing corroded both

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 129,026 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear wiper blade missing

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front shocks casing corroded both

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 127,326 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 127,326 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 126,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2020 125,990 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlight slightly damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources working 50% (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 125,119 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,318 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel cap flap semi seized

Fail 26 Jan 2018 114,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel cap flap semi seized

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,926 miles

both front tyres are worn low

nearside rear tyre is on limit of 1.6mm on outer

offside rear tyre is worn low

Fail 20 Jan 2017 101,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are worn low

nearside rear tyre is on limit of 1.6mm on outer

offside rear tyre is worn low

Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,651 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 12 Jan 2015 83,102 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel cap cover stiff

Fail 16 Jan 2014 71,182 miles

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

all tyres are wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,182 miles

all tyres are wearing low

Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 59,654 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 32,533 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack joint

Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,807 miles

rear wiper is torn

Fail 8 Feb 2010 24,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 24,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,775 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 23,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HHY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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