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BV56 XFN

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,005 mi
Last recorded64,005 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XFN
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 64,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 61,087 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,823 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 58,764 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 57,472 miles

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 57,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible excessively damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Excessively scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 56,127 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,810 miles

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

Offside Damage along O/S of the vehicle and where side repeater is located

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear drums (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 54,810 miles

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

Offside Damage along O/S of the vehicle and where side repeater is located

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear drums (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 53,679 miles

Central Rear Upper Additional brake light inoperative

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

Nearside Front Side light dim (almost blown)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 53,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Additional brake light inoperative

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

Nearside Front Side light dim (almost blown)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 52,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 52,119 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 50,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 49,574 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 49,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,039 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,579 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 39,579 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,856 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,788 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 35,788 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 28,849 miles

Number plate light corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 20,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 20,480 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 XFN is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFN, 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 XFN is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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