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BJ56 RKU

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

103,819 mi
Last recorded103,819 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 103,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 100,593 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 97,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,972 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 93,972 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,656 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,799 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 75,342 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 69,271 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,530 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 63,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 58,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,679 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,085 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,064 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,294 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 26,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 26,483 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 21,065 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,065 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 RKU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 RKU registered?

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

Is BJ56 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 RKU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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