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GU56 BFL

2006 Nissan Micra

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,026 mi
Last recorded143,026 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 BFL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 143,026 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing/Cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2024 143,015 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing/Cracking

Pass 10 Nov 2023 135,339 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 135,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily Worn/Perished Edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Heavily Worn/Perished Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily Perished/Worn Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2022 130,421 miles

Rear Tyre's Aged 2011/Low Tread

Fail 3 Nov 2022 130,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre's Aged 2011/Low Tread

Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 116,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,924 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 106,390 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 106,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 100,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,190 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 95,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,998 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,762 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked on tread

Fail 11 Jul 2014 83,762 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked on tread

Fail 6 Jul 2013 70,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2013 70,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,499 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,798 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,384 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,709 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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GU56 BFL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU56 BFL, 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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GU56 BFL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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