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BJ56 RKE

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,384 mi
Last recorded162,384 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 162,384 miles

Front heat shield insecure

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

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2023 149,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 149,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 137,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 137,278 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault warning lamp obviously covered with tape to obscure a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 125,773 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 125,773 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light covered with tape , warning lamp still visibly flashing indicating a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 115,559 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 115,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 108,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,411 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 96,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,985 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 86,979 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 74,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 65,091 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 65,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 55,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 29,629 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,745 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 RKE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE registered?

BJ56 RKE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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