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BJ56 VKE

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,533 mi
Last recorded117,533 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 117,533 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Cold weather tyre fitted to the nearside rear with warm weather tyres fitted to other wheels.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inop.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 117,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Cold weather tyre fitted to the nearside rear with warm weather tyres fitted to other wheels.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp inop.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 104,617 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear tyre is a cold weather tyre whilst the others are warm weather tyres.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse lamp inop.

Fail 13 Feb 2025 104,615 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All nearside rear lamps interacting. (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside rear tyre is a cold weather tyre whilst the others are warm weather tyres.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse lamp inop.

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,186 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat back release broken.

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamp inop.

Fail 16 Feb 2024 98,186 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat back release broken.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Reverse lamp inop.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 91,528 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat back release for access to rear is broken.

Reversing lamp inoperative.

Wheel trims fitted incorrectly trapping tyre valves.

Fail 16 Feb 2023 91,528 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front and rear indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat back release for access to rear is broken.

Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust clamp broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative.

Wheel trims fitted incorrectly trapping tyre valves.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 81,913 miles

Coil spring corroded (Both rear springs corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High-level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 81,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Bonnet secondary retaining device ineffective

Coil spring corroded (Both rear springs corroded) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High-level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 77,192 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 77,192 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 75,320 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 64,770 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 58,608 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 50,924 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 44,411 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 36,017 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,719 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 22,279 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,856 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 VKE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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