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DA56 BZL

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

99,305 mi
Last recorded99,305 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 BZL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 99,305 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 99,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 96,349 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2025 96,349 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 93,897 miles

Central brake light not working

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind headlight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 93,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central brake light not working

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind headlight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 91,802 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 91,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,237 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 88,803 miles

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

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

high level stop light in op

Fail 23 Dec 2021 88,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

high level stop light in op

Pass 22 Nov 2019 85,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing but system still secure

Fail 22 Nov 2019 85,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing but system still secure

Fail 19 Oct 2019 84,633 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise replacing (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre bald on edges tyre perishing advise replacing

nearside front tyre bald on edges advise replacing

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,391 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush deteriorated both O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 16,432 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,777 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 69,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 68,829 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,126 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,940 miles

engine light on dash

Fail 19 Nov 2012 61,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine light on dash

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,603 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 48,602 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

front pads /discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,297 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 17,177 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 17,177 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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DA56 BZL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DA56 BZL, 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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DA56 BZL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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