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MJ56 OVK

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

36,529 mi
Last recorded36,529 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 36,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,663 miles

Offside Rear Inner SILL. has slight corrosion.

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative.

Fail 18 Oct 2024 35,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Brake pedal has long travel before application. (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner SILL. has slight corrosion.

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative.

Pass 31 Oct 2023 34,717 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 33,627 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 32,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area & outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 32,522 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area & outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,553 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 30,654 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 30,465 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 28,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

reversing lamp does not work

Fail 22 Oct 2018 28,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

reversing lamp does not work

Pass 16 Oct 2017 26,991 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 25,155 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Nov 2015 23,538 miles

high level brake light not working

removed items before test

Fail 2 Nov 2015 23,538 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade

high level brake light not working

removed items before test

Pass 3 Oct 2014 21,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

high level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,117 miles

Air bag light illuminted indicating the passenger side air bag has been switched off

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2013 19,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Air bag light illuminted indicating the passenger side air bag has been switched off

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Wiper Split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2010 12,895 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing Off Outer Edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 10,791 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 OVK 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 MJ56 OVK, 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 MJ56 OVK registered?

MJ56 OVK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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