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BJ56 VAM

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,417 mi
Last recorded73,417 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VAM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,417 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 69,916 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 63,177 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,887 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,729 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 43,992 miles

heat shield in centre partialy insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2011 43,992 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

heat shield in centre partialy insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2010 25,337 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 25,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2009 19,000 miles

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

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 VAM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

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

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