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FV56 BNX

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,798 mi
Last recorded111,798 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 BNX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 111,798 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 107,462 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 107,425 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 102,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces slight corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 102,274 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat both (4.1.5 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL covered in grease/other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces slight corrosion lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple stone chips in window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 95,969 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 95,958 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 90,965 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 90,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced glass contaminated (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 84,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light glass damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 84,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass contaminated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light glass damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 78,151 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 70,215 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,887 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,947 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 49,194 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,211 miles

back box weak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,521 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,047 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,167 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 25,993 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 25,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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FV56 BNX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red 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 FV56 BNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV56 BNX registered?

FV56 BNX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is FV56 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 BNX 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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