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BJ56 VFO

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,974 mi
Last recorded105,974 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VFO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 105,974 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 99,552 miles

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2018 99,552 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended pretensioned (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 93,282 miles

parking brake lever has just met the reserve travel limits

Pass 29 Oct 2016 87,792 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 81,508 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 81,508 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR IMAGE

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK TRACK ROD SLIGHT PLAY

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 72,357 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nsf tyre has just met the lagal limits

osf steering rack arm has minor movement

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,357 miles

nsf tyre has just met the lagal limits

osf steering rack arm has minor movement

Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,704 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 63,637 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 53,698 miles

osf steering rack arm has minor movement

Fail 1 Nov 2012 53,698 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

osf steering rack arm has minor movement

Pass 29 Oct 2011 42,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 29 Oct 2011 42,222 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 30,866 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,866 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2009 18,833 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VFO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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