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KA55 BYP

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,103 mi
Last recorded154,103 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA55 BYP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 154,103 miles

small stone chip zone A and B

Pass 6 May 2025 148,500 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 141,176 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A and zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 141,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A and zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 132,591 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 132,435 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 125,140 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 118,599 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 118,599 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 113,272 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 106,367 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,255 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 100,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 92,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 83,861 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 72,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,921 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 59,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,864 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 42,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,058 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 33,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (165/7014).

parking brake lever has high travel

Pass 29 Jan 2011 33,296 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear (165/7014).

parking brake lever has high travel

Fail 30 Jan 2010 25,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 25,547 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,056 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 18,056 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front 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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KA55 BYP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 KA55 BYP, 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 KA55 BYP registered?

KA55 BYP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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