CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ56 XLD

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,024 mi
Last recorded65,024 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,024 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and is 10yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter misaligned/twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake drum back plates badly corroded

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

damage to nearside door and rear wing

Fail 17 Oct 2024 65,023 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate deteriorated affecting reflective surface and lettering (0.1 (d))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and is 10yrs old (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter misaligned/twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear brake drum back plates badly corroded

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

damage to nearside door and rear wing

Pass 20 Sep 2023 60,789 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides - at caliper join (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides frame/body mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring mount plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate split (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 60,138 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate split and faded (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear frame/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear - all suspension components heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame general corrosion - especially at chassis/body mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front engine sump and gearbox end cover corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut body corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate split (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 59,555 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn inner edge - cords exposed - 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened frame general corrosion - especially at chassis/body mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front engine sump and gearbox end cover corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened strut body corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished across tread area - advise change soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate split (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 58,972 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2020 58,972 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front exhaust shield insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs heavily worn on inner and outer surface - advise to be changed asap (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - forward and rearward bushes - perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted buckle to rim on inner side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished on outer edge and inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate split/cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock bodies corroded - especially at lower mount points (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded especially at lower shock mount points

Pass 10 Sep 2018 57,389 miles

Front discs corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre deterioated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 57,389 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front discs corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre deterioated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,572 miles

Play in wiper linkage

Fail 1 Sep 2017 55,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in wiper linkage

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,739 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 53,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 50,962 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 45,321 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 45,321 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 21 Sep 2013 37,246 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 30,691 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 30,691 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 26,744 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,015 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 17,032 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
Full Nissan Micra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ56 XLD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ56 XLD?

You can check the full history of BJ56 XLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ56 XLD registered?

BJ56 XLD is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is BJ56 XLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ56 XLD shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ56 XLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ56 XLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.