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BJ56 XLH

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

120,596 mi
Last recorded120,596 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 120,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2026 120,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 108,439 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 108,172 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 92,466 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 92,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deformed, bulges in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,680 miles

o/s front wing slightly damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2023 73,680 miles

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

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

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

o/s front wing slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,852 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 67,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 63,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 59,496 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 56,595 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 54,085 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 54,085 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,913 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 39,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,196 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,982 miles

cracking noise from steering when turning lock to lock

Pass 23 Jan 2014 20,895 miles

o/s/front starting to perish and crack

Pass 23 Jan 2013 17,737 miles

engine light staying on

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s rear tyres starting to deteriorate,crack

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jan 2012 16,132 miles

exhaustis starting to corrode and deteriorate

front o/s tyre just starting to wear

Pass 7 Oct 2010 14,748 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front o/s tyre just starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Oct 2010 14,748 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front o/s tyre just starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,771 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front n/s tyre starting to wear and wall starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre starting to wear

some steeing and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

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 XLH is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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