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BJ56 RDO

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,135 mi
Last recorded92,135 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 RDO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 92,135 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Apr 2026 92,132 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2025 90,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 90,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 88,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 87,252 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 86,100 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,367 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the a zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 69,196 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper sticks out

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge/tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer tread

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 28 Jan 2019 69,196 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front bumper sticks out

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge/tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer tread

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

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2018 62,625 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view rear view mirror (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 54,863 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 54,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb seated incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside front discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,455 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 44,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken showing white light (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut....175/60H15 budget (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 38,096 miles

Nearside front bumper corner has sustained some accident damage

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 38,096 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front bumper corner has sustained some accident damage

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 33,448 miles

battery goes flat during mot test charge or replacment needed

front discs corroding

fuel light on please leave enough fuel to carry out a full mot

no tax disc displayed on vehicle windscreen

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2014 33,448 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

battery goes flat during mot test charge or replacment needed

front discs corroding

fuel light on please leave enough fuel to carry out a full mot

no tax disc displayed on vehicle windscreen

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,244 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2011 28,244 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2010 23,320 miles

n\s wiper blade split

engine runs rough / intermitant

handbrake travel

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine manage light on

Fail 2 Jun 2010 23,320 miles

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

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine manage light on

engine runs rough / intermitant

handbrake travel

n\s wiper blade split

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 RDO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RDO, 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 RDO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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