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BJ56 OVK

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,728 mi
Last recorded94,728 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 OVK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 94,728 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2026 94,728 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2025 71,825 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 71,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2024 57,067 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 57,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking from calliper connection. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 55,803 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 55,803 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 54,037 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 54,037 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 54,000 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 52,400 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 51,422 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 46,829 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,002 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 41,133 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 14 Oct 2014 34,772 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,042 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 32,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 29,150 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,528 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,967 miles

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 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,899 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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BJ56 OVK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OVK, 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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What year was BJ56 OVK registered?

BJ56 OVK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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