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BJ56 KCZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,669 mi
Last recorded142,669 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 KCZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2023 142,669 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2021 136,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front head lamp slightly insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2021 129,129 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2019 118,680 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,083 miles

Nearside Front has play in the ball joint

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 107,083 miles

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

Nearside Front has play in the ball joint

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 100,329 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres back and front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,653 miles

engine oil dirty,oil leak,front brake discs,parking brake travel

Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle os lower (3.7.B.5b)

engine oil dirty,oil leak,front brake discs,parking brake travel

Fail 17 Oct 2014 81,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 72,486 miles

rear wiper missing, n/s/f and n/s/r tyre close to legal limit, h brake lever slightly high (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 72,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear wiper missing, n/s/f and n/s/r tyre close to legal limit, h brake lever slightly high (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 63,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wheel rims slightly distorted,front brake pads wearing very close to disc lip

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,913 miles

both front wheel rims slightly distorted,front brake pads wearing very close to disc lip

Pass 8 Oct 2011 35,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot not opening

o/s/f tyre worn on the owter tyre

rear wiper missing

Fail 8 Oct 2011 35,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot not opening

o/s/f tyre worn on the owter tyre

rear wiper missing

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,070 miles

front pads appear low.front exhaust heatshield loose. rear wiper arm missing. handbrake high

Fail 30 Sep 2010 30,070 miles

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

front pads appear low.front exhaust heatshield loose. rear wiper arm missing. handbrake high

Fail 29 Sep 2009 25,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall. front pads appear low. front exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 29 Sep 2009 25,143 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cuts in n/s/f tyre sidewall. front pads appear low. front exhaust heatshield loose.

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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BJ56 KCZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJ56 KCZ, 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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BJ56 KCZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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