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BD56 NBJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,752 mi
Last recorded80,752 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 NBJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 80,752 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2025 80,750 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 76,754 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 75,239 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 73,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 71,125 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 71,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,260 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 69,255 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 65,618 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily scrubbed on the outer edge and starting to deteriorated in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on the outer edge and is deteriorated in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake high

reverse light inoprotive

Fail 27 Nov 2018 65,617 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily scrubbed on the outer edge and starting to deteriorated in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed on the outer edge and is deteriorated in the tread (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake high

reverse light inoprotive

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,440 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 60,413 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 56,468 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 56,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2015 36,746 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 36,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.34 outer part of tyre tread flat spot (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm blocks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 25,860 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 24,737 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 22,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 20,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 20,375 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 17,092 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 13,059 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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BD56 NBJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BD56 NBJ, 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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BD56 NBJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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