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DG56 GKL

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

45,739 mi
Last recorded45,739 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 GKL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 45,739 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 42,195 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 39,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,277 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 39,210 miles

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

handbrake travel quite high up

Pass 6 Sep 2018 39,005 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 38,702 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 38,702 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play tie rod to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack to tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,225 miles

Engine management lamp is illuminated

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 36,473 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 36,470 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 35,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2012 33,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2012 33,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,514 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,684 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,658 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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DG56 GKL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DG56 GKL, 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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DG56 GKL is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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