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HD56 BHU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,993 mi
Last recorded106,993 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 BHU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 106,993 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 106,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,233 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 100,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 89,632 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 89,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,310 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 83,310 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 78,656 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 78,656 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 68,452 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 68,452 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 61,252 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 54,303 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 54,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 50,495 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 43,917 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,369 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 36,765 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 33,445 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 33,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 28,081 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and n/s/f worn close to limits

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic liners and covers preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs and pads close to service limits

Some deterioration to front suspension arm inner bushes

Fail 18 Dec 2012 28,081 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly and n/s/f worn close to limits

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic liners and covers preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs and pads close to service limits

Some deterioration to front suspension arm inner bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,498 miles

Front brake pads 50%

Some curb damage to o/s front wheel

Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,673 miles

2 sets of number plates at time of test

Clutch pedal bent

Front brake discs wearing

N/s/r tyre worn to 2.5mm

O/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Dec 2009 12,572 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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HD56 BHU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HD56 BHU, 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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HD56 BHU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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