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BV56 XFX

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

41,150 mi
Last recorded41,150 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XFX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 41,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 40,860 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 40,860 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 40,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 39,967 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 39,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 39,346 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,445 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 36,734 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 36,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 32,733 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 32,733 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 31,161 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 31,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 29,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 27,521 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,739 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,207 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 18,922 miles

Front brake disc worn though not seriously weakend

Fail 18 Oct 2011 18,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn though not seriously weakend

Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,661 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 13,786 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 XFX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc 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 XFX, 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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What year was BV56 XFX registered?

BV56 XFX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is BV56 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV56 XFX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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