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BJ56 VEP

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,283 mi
Last recorded60,283 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VEP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 60,283 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 58,169 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 58,169 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 55,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 52,849 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 50,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 47,401 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 47,401 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 44,786 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 40,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 33,238 miles

Front Tyres perished/cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2017 32,562 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 31,737 miles

Front tyres slightly perished/cracking

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 30,841 miles

n/s/f tyre perished/cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,014 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 28,880 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,759 miles

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2011 24,088 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 24,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 21,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front im balance just met 22%

front tyres worn on out side edges

Pass 12 Sep 2009 17,533 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 VEP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 VEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ56 VEP registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ56 VEP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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