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BJ56 RPZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,100 mi
Last recorded115,100 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 115,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 110,000 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 110,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 105,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 105,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 103,437 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 103,437 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 96,515 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 96,515 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 92,272 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 89,705 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively possible warp disk as signs of getting hot (3.7.B.3)

damage front bumper

osr tyre valve is badly perished

Pass 11 May 2016 86,890 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 79,917 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 May 2015 79,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 69,591 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2014 69,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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 29 Apr 2013 59,658 miles

front disc slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 47,623 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,902 miles

FRONT PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Fail 13 Oct 2010 33,902 miles

FRONT PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,864 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND TREAD IS LOW

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

NSF TYRE TREAD IS VERY BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE AND TREAD IS VERY NEAR LEGAL MIN

OSF TYRE IS WORN ON OUTER EGDE AND TREAD IS GETTING LOW

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 RPZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RPZ, 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 RPZ registered?

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

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