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NC56 BYF

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

47,416 mi
Last recorded47,416 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 BYF
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2019 47,416 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Sump becoming corroded.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,756 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Manifold/cat section of exhaust becoming deteriorated due to corrosion.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 45,755 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Manifold/cat section of exhaust becoming deteriorated due to corrosion.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust clamp becoming deteriorated due to corrosion.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,716 miles

Cat section of exhaust and mounting bolts becoming corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 41,716 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Cat section of exhaust and mounting bolts becoming corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 36,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wear evident in steering rack.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 36,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wear evident in steering rack.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,035 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 29,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 29,127 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 21,626 miles

n/s rear tyre on legal limit & should be replaced

Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,893 miles

Engine management light on.

O/S/F tyre should be kept under observation.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 16,893 miles

Engine management light on.

O/S/F tyre should be kept under observation.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 14,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,853 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 BYF is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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