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BJ56 VFA

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,926 mi
Last recorded131,926 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 131,926 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 131,926 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 110,570 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 110,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,345 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 95,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front front heat shield insecure

Rear rear seat belts not checked seats covered

Pass 5 Jun 2017 79,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 79,788 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,491 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 63,491 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,905 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 53,905 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,158 miles

slight play o/s front inner steering joint

Fail 17 Oct 2014 49,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play o/s front inner steering joint

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,720 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,497 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 23,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,033 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 VFA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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