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BJ56 RTU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

106,288 mi
Last recorded106,288 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 RTU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 106,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

advise heat shield rattle on front pipe

Fail 12 Dec 2025 106,288 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise heat shield rattle on front pipe

Pass 9 Dec 2024 100,759 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose on down pipe

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 95,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 95,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 88,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy advise to change very soon (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise to change very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 80,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall advise to change very soon (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 73,187 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,872 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 61,051 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 56,303 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 49,244 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 42,969 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 36,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 31,565 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,996 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2010 22,082 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 16,658 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 RTU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RTU, 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 RTU registered?

BJ56 RTU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is BJ56 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 RTU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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