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HD55 BYC

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,123 mi
Last recorded78,123 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD55 BYC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 78,123 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 78,123 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 70,754 miles

Auxiliary belt perished.

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light not working.

Fail 2 Dec 2024 70,754 miles

Auxiliary belt perished.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Reverse light not working.

Pass 11 Dec 2023 64,022 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 56,577 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,443 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 50,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 46,485 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 41,990 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 41,990 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 36,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 33,352 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,517 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 25,828 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 21,542 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 17,095 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 13,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 11,675 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 10,590 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 10,304 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 7,311 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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HD55 BYC 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HD55 BYC, 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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What year was HD55 BYC registered?

HD55 BYC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is HD55 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD55 BYC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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