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NC56 BYP

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,139 mi
Last recorded119,139 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 119,139 miles

Offside Wiper blade slightly smearing

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 119,139 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Wiper blade slightly smearing

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 119,097 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2020 103,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 99,325 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 97,499 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 96,326 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 96,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 89,568 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 80,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,840 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,840 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,905 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 40,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 29,436 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 BYP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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