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BV56 XFU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,939 mi
Last recorded54,939 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 54,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

various signs of corrosion rear chassis/body

Fail 23 Jan 2026 54,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting engine bay near engine mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

various signs of corrosion rear chassis/body

Pass 3 Feb 2025 52,929 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 51,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wing corroded near engine mount

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 49,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

offside front inner wing corroded near engine mount

Pass 15 Feb 2022 48,012 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 48,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated on side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly nearside and offside (1.2.1 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,435 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 40,747 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 37,321 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 37,321 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,602 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,464 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 26,737 miles

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 23,815 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 21,469 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,366 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 15,774 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 13,139 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 11,249 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brakes squeeling during roller brake test

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 XFU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XFU, 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 XFU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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