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BJ56 SXB

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

99,480 mi
Last recorded99,480 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 SXB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 99,480 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 97,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,156 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2022 91,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 86,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight handbrake travel

Fail 1 Dec 2021 86,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 8 Dec 2020 80,551 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 80,551 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in center silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Plastic lamp foggy. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to peel out of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 76,530 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer has slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to peel out of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 68,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush peeling out of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 62,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre @ 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre @ 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve cracking. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also looks run on flat on inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 62,013 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre @ 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre @ 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve cracking. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also looks run on flat on inner sidewall. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 55,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to peel out of arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Small cracks at base of valve. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Small cracks at base of valve. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Small cracks at base of valve. (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 55,948 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush starting to peel out of arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Small cracks at base of valve. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned Small cracks at base of valve. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Small cracks at base of valve. (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 49,539 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 49,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,386 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 37,482 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 31,427 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 31,427 miles

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

O/S wiper split on edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,689 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 25,689 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 20,008 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 13,590 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,027 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 SXB is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SXB, 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 SXB is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 December 2006.

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