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CP56 JWJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

142,129 mi
Last recorded142,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP56 JWJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 142,129 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 138,176 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 138,175 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

slight rusting front discs

Fail 13 Jan 2025 137,979 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 134,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 129,569 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 122,936 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 122,936 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 118,274 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 118,274 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 114,320 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 114,320 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 106,333 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 100,229 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,301 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 80,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,376 miles

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion sump pan.

exhaust poor condition.

o/s/r tyre 3mm.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 72,369 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion sump pan.

exhaust poor condition.

front brake discs very poor condition.

front brake pads wearing low.

handbrake travel just acceptable.

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

o/s/r tyre 3mm.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Pass 3 Dec 2013 65,405 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs very poor condition

o/s/f outside door handle sticking

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

Fail 3 Dec 2013 65,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

corrosion to suspension components

front brake discs very poor condition

o/s/f outside door handle sticking

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2012 57,247 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,247 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 46,961 miles

corrosion to exhaust

n/s/f tyre 2mm,uneven wear

n/s/r tyre slight runout

o/s/f tyre slight uneven wear

slight wear to front wishbone bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2010 35,515 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Dec 2009 24,119 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)

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

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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CP56 JWJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige 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 CP56 JWJ, 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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What year was CP56 JWJ registered?

CP56 JWJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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