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BJ56 SNU

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,037 mi
Last recorded99,037 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 SNU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 99,037 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 98,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,354 miles

Rear Reverse lights inop

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 90,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Reverse lights inop

Pass 28 Jul 2023 81,260 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Reverse light inop

Fail 28 Jul 2023 81,260 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Requires a polish or replacement, scattering light pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Reverse light inop

Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 62,490 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,270 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 55,262 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp inoperative with sidelights on (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 52,386 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2018 48,760 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2017 45,373 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 45,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,551 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on outer tread

Pass 23 Jul 2015 39,656 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 36,706 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 36,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,115 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,917 miles

approx 1,500 miles left on front pads

Pass 14 Sep 2011 24,798 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,924 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,989 miles

tread wearing low on front tyres,osr tyre cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2009 14,577 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 SNU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

BJ56 SNU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 November 2006.

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