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HW06 BVU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,108 mi
Last recorded109,108 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 BVU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2022 109,108 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2022 109,108 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,667 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 21 Sep 2021 99,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 23 Jul 2021 97,113 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 97,113 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 90,838 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 78,786 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 71,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil below minimum level

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside door mirror lens damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2018 71,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil below minimum level

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside door mirror lens damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre inner side wall split and deteriorated!!

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,889 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre inner side wall split and deteriorated!!

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror damged

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 53,555 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror damged

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated!!!

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,246 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 38,459 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 36,194 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 27,692 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 27,692 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 21,481 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2009 15,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,203 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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HW06 BVU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HW06 BVU, 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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HW06 BVU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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