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BJ56 XLS

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,553 mi
Last recorded99,553 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XLS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 99,553 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,183 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 96,019 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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 89,728 miles

unable to open boot

Fail 21 Sep 2018 89,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre heatshield insecure

unable to open boot

Pass 4 Oct 2017 82,445 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,441 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 77,470 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 71,622 miles

Both wipers smearing

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 65,051 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,415 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 59,415 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 50,798 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2011 41,369 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,629 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 35,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,422 miles

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 22 Sep 2009 22,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

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 XLS is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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