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BJ56 VJZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,267 mi
Last recorded168,267 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 168,267 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play/ wear. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 168,229 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play/ wear. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 150,984 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 150,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 139,135 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))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2021 126,110 miles

Rear Handbrake adjustment on maximam. suggest brake service

Pass 21 Jul 2019 105,197 miles

heat shield loose on one side

Fail 21 Jul 2019 105,197 miles

Horn not working repaired horn wire - was unclipped (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

heat shield loose on one side

Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,292 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 95,169 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 95,169 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 88,419 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes just starting to perish and split

exhasut system starting to corrode

various small chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,692 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 56,752 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,893 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 VJZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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