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BJ56 VHZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,265 mi
Last recorded122,265 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 122,265 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2019 119,338 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 117,554 miles

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

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

Nearside front indicator lamp unit has water ingress. Lamp function not affected.

Nearside windscreen washer jet blocked, but offside providing adequate supply.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing ahead of top flitch panel. Corrosion visible under paint. Unable to fully assess due to covered position. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear axle main mounting bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,005 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arms, rear bushes starting to split. No excessive movement detected.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 89,746 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 89,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front & nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,559 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 71,558 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f/tyre/worn/edge

Fail 3 Nov 2014 63,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front inner brake pads appear to be getting quite low

offside front tyre low tread inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front inner brake pads appear to be getting quite low

offside front tyre low tread inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2013 54,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

exhaust middle section to back box joint corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 54,213 miles

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

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

exhaust middle section to back box joint corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Oct 2012 43,239 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,298 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 35,298 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,825 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 28,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 23,321 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 VHZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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