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MJ56 OVA

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,128 mi
Last recorded72,128 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 OVA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,128 miles

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

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

revers lights inop

Fail 11 Mar 2021 72,128 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

revers lights inop

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2020 72,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,562 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear no reverse light

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 69,562 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended rear centre seatbelt jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust to spec (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear no reverse light

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low 2.5mm

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,991 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

high handbrake travel

Fail 6 Mar 2018 65,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 mill (4.1.E.1)

high handbrake travel

Pass 10 Mar 2017 62,186 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

high handbrake travel

Fail 10 Mar 2017 62,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

high handbrake travel

Pass 15 Mar 2016 58,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

high handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,824 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2015 55,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

engine light on

Pass 3 Mar 2014 51,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2013 46,096 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,096 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,468 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,905 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 13,134 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 8,983 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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MJ56 OVA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ56 OVA, 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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MJ56 OVA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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