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EA56 KBJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

181,638 mi
Last recorded181,638 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 KBJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 181,638 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 181,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 175,088 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 167,321 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 167,321 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 161,078 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 150,266 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 150,260 miles

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

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 136,674 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 117,206 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 117,206 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 101,911 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,412 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 70,089 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,383 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,091 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,175 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 18,081 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2012 18,081 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 13,704 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 12,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 12,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 10,817 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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EA56 KBJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EA56 KBJ, 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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EA56 KBJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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