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BJ56 SYG

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,799 mi
Last recorded87,799 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 87,799 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 80,903 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 77,022 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 74,318 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,588 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 72,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 71,407 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 71,407 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 68,388 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 68,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 63,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,895 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 48,556 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,748 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,747 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 42,747 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 41,587 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 39,980 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 39,980 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 36,330 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,050 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,072 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 SYG is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SYG, 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 SYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ56 SYG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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