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NC56 BXR

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,522 mi
Last recorded34,522 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 BXR
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 34,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, 19 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 33,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking also 18 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 32,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished- 17 Years old 4006 DOT CODE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 31,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 29,403 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 26,718 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 26,583 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 25,835 miles

Offside wiper smears screen

boot full

Fail 4 Sep 2018 25,835 miles

Offside wiper smears screen

boot full

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 24,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

boot full

Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,064 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,982 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,559 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 17,581 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 16,614 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 15,076 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 12,602 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 10,003 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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NC56 BXR is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 NC56 BXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC56 BXR registered?

NC56 BXR is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 December 2006.

Is NC56 BXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC56 BXR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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