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BJ56 VJY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,293 mi
Last recorded48,293 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 48,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 45,121 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 41,710 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 38,795 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 36,097 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 33,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 30,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 27,698 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,633 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 23,172 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 23,006 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,260 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 20,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 18,194 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 13,759 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 12,180 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 10,328 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 VJY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VJY, 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 VJY registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ56 VJY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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