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BJ56 RKO

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,256 mi
Last recorded74,256 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 74,256 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 74,256 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reversing lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ZONE "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 70,996 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 70,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 70,069 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 61,806 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 54,110 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 54,110 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,601 miles

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

engine misfire

Fail 12 Jun 2020 47,601 miles

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

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

engine misfire

Pass 5 Nov 2019 47,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 45,860 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

Fail 23 Oct 2018 45,860 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

Pass 5 Oct 2017 43,492 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

coolant bottle empty

Pass 29 Sep 2016 41,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2016 41,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2015 38,668 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2014 35,067 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,356 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 28,873 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 28,873 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers worn/noisey not clearing screen well

Pass 26 Oct 2011 24,183 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 15,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 15,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 RKO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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