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MJ56 OVO

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

106,038 mi
Last recorded106,038 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 OVO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 106,038 miles

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,726 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake slight travel

Pass 7 Mar 2024 105,139 miles

both front tyres cracking slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2024 105,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2023 104,194 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 101,857 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 96,453 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 96,453 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 91,350 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,552 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 73,484 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 73,484 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,264 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise brake check 29 % inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,982 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 67,982 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,896 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,498 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 55,318 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,181 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 47,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 34,527 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 OVO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 OVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ56 OVO registered?

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

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