2006 Nissan Micra 1.2L Petrol · BG56 UGU
2006 Nissan Micra (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 42,566 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN MICRA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BG56 UGU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 42,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BG56 UGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Nissan Micra (BG56 UGU) between December 2009 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
BG56 UGU Mileage History
- 08/12/200914,124 mi
- 08/12/200914,142 mi+18 mi
- 06/12/201018,827 mi+4,685 mi
- 08/12/201122,739 mi+3,912 mi
- 03/12/201225,848 mi+3,109 mi
- 03/12/201327,926 mi+2,078 mi
- 02/12/201429,945 mi+2,019 mi
- 08/12/201531,983 mi+2,038 mi
- 09/12/201531,983 mi
- 01/12/201633,509 mi+1,526 mi
- 05/12/201735,544 mi+2,035 mi
- 28/11/201838,126 mi+2,582 mi
- 28/11/201838,126 mi
- 03/12/201940,432 mi+2,306 mi
- 09/12/201940,460 mi+28 mi
- 04/12/202040,864 mi+404 mi
- 08/12/202040,877 mi+13 mi
- 03/12/202141,452 mi+575 mi
- 30/01/202341,597 mi+145 mi
- 17/01/202441,948 mi+351 mi
- 20/01/202542,307 mi+359 mi
- 20/01/202642,566 mi+259 mi
Average of roughly 1,765 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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