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DG56 GSU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,293 mi
Last recorded95,293 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 95,293 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 92,475 miles

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

hand brake travel high

Pass 23 May 2024 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 90,085 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 88,987 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

interior mirror deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2023 88,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

interior mirror deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber corroded

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 88,097 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 88,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 87,555 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 87,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst to downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 83,991 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 83,980 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 80,535 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,322 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 76,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2016 72,887 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2015 66,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,089 miles

nsr tyre distorted osr cracking

osf indicator discoloured

slight movement in osf headlight & aim distorting

Fail 28 Mar 2013 56,089 miles

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

nsr tyre distorted osr cracking

osf indicator discoloured

slight movement in osf headlight & aim distorting

Fail 29 Nov 2011 44,059 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,059 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,480 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 24,000 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 GSU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 DG56 GSU, 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 GSU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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