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BJ56 RDX

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

100,504 mi
Last recorded100,504 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 RDX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 100,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front heatshield insecure

Fail 14 Oct 2025 100,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Oct 2024 97,113 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 93,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 93,231 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,935 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 88,935 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 87,781 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 87,781 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,781 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,662 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 76,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 71,434 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 71,434 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,731 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,292 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 65,287 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,718 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 53,936 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2014 53,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,623 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 41,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 31,297 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 31,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 25,549 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 22,758 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 RDX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RDX, 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 RDX registered?

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

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