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BV56 XGA

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,019 mi
Last recorded143,019 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 XGA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 143,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 142,997 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and mounts also rear back plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 139,040 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front shock absorbers have surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 139,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 136,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 136,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

rear brake back plates slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 131,694 miles

front exhaust shield insecure

Pass 14 Apr 2019 131,240 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 129,289 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,526 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 111,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 91,764 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,298 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,603 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 45,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,955 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 33,556 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,314 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 19,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,931 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 XGA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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