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BN56 ZPJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,256 mi
Last recorded143,256 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 ZPJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 143,256 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 140,575 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 140,573 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 131,520 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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))

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2022 119,655 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,705 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion under body

Fail 10 Nov 2020 95,008 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion under body

Pass 8 Nov 2019 87,613 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 74,036 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,654 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 68,654 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise attention to damaged front bumper

front crossmember damaged advise attention

Pass 5 Feb 2016 62,863 miles

Front crossmember damaged advise attention

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' scratch advise replacment (8.3.1a)

front bumper not fitting correctly advise attention

Pass 23 Feb 2015 55,930 miles

O/S/R Tyre is slightly mishapen

O/S/F inner disc face corroded

Both front tyres are wearing quite heavily on the outside edges

Large front brake imbalance

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 55,930 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front tyres are wearing quite heavily on the outside edges

Large front brake imbalance

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

O/S/F inner disc face corroded

O/S/R Tyre is slightly mishapen

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 45,847 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,269 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,451 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,984 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,367 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,143 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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BN56 ZPJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN56 ZPJ, 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

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What year was BN56 ZPJ registered?

BN56 ZPJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is BN56 ZPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 ZPJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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