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BJ56 VBP

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,628 mi
Last recorded59,628 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 59,628 miles

Central Rear stop light inop.

Engine cover and under trays fitted;

reverse light inop.

Pass 19 Jul 2025 57,718 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 57,718 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 55,482 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

reverse light not working

Fail 6 Jul 2024 55,482 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

reverse light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2023 52,941 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted---

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

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

reverse light inop.

Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 48,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 45,505 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 43,339 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 40,120 miles

os/r tyre perished inner edge

Fail 12 Sep 2018 40,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

os/r tyre perished inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,194 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 34,534 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 31,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 27,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 24,067 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,477 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 17,760 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,012 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 VBP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

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

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