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DY56 BTZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,839 mi
Last recorded99,839 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 BTZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 99,839 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 99,839 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2025 94,645 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion

Pass 8 Oct 2024 93,782 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 92,588 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 90,730 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,056 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 30 Sep 2021 88,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,397 miles

slight leak on exhaust flex

Fail 19 Oct 2020 85,397 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,636 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 82,636 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,282 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 79,227 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lost colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lost colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,267 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessively worn/play may require attention soon

Rear exhaust box insecure/clamp corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessively worn/play may require attention soon

Rear exhaust box insecure/clamp corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 65,955 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,166 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,191 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 55,191 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,228 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 49,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,168 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 32,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 26,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 26,785 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,965 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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DY56 BTZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DY56 BTZ, 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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DY56 BTZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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