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DG56 GFY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

132,279 mi
Last recorded132,279 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 GFY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 132,279 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 132,277 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush 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))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 129,882 miles

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

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive between top mount and engine mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 127,131 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 124,485 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 124,482 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 122,245 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **very close** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear wiper blade defective

Fail 5 Nov 2021 122,245 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **very close** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear wiper blade defective

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,853 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 120,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,528 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 115,198 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 115,197 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 105,412 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 105,412 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,264 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 95,714 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,033 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,634 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,972 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 49,005 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 49,005 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,882 miles

Front wipers smearing - Not to excess

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 37,882 miles

Front wipers smearing - Not to excess

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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DG56 GFY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG56 GFY, 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 DG56 GFY registered?

DG56 GFY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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