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BJ56 VKP

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

112,422 mi
Last recorded112,422 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 VKP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 112,422 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 108,726 miles

Nearside slight play in inner steering rack

Fail 27 Jan 2025 108,726 miles

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2024 104,402 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Inner steering rack joint slight play.

reverse light not operating.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,988 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 99,988 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 95,805 miles

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play in inner joint

Fail 28 Jan 2022 95,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play in inner joint

Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,543 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 90,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

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

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 29 Jan 2020 90,735 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

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

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2019 88,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

reverse light inoperative

Fail 30 Jan 2019 88,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

boot not opening from outside

reverse light inoperative

Pass 1 Feb 2018 86,284 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 86,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,729 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 81,567 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 81,567 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,057 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Nov 2014 78,057 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Nov 2013 65,794 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 65,794 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,888 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 42,943 miles

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

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

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

some play in nearside end of steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2010 33,452 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 22,571 miles

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

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

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

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

some play nearside end of steering rack

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 VKP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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