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EF56 BLJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,237 mi
Last recorded87,237 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 BLJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 87,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,840 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,722 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 52,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 52,810 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 46,794 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 42,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 37,516 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 37,509 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 33,939 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 31,145 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,948 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 30,948 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,824 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,692 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,211 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 18,978 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,225 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,225 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,125 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 11,282 miles

slight wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

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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EF56 BLJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EF56 BLJ, 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 EF56 BLJ registered?

EF56 BLJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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