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BV56 XFK

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,153 mi
Last recorded155,153 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XFK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 155,153 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 155,153 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 153,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 153,281 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 150,117 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 150,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 148,808 miles

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

Front suspension wishbone bushes deteriating

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering tie rod arm n/s

Slight travel in parking brake

Pass 27 Jan 2022 147,376 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 140,656 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 140,656 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 138,283 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 134,180 miles

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

engine oil level slightly low

Fail 15 Jan 2019 134,168 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil level slightly low

Pass 8 Feb 2018 124,700 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 124,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 114,962 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 111,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 105,035 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 93,558 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 82,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 67,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 56,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 XFK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc 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 XFK, 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 XFK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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