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DG56 GUK

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,003 mi
Last recorded85,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 GUK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 85,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 85,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 84,968 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 84,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 83,891 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 83,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 79,184 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres are wearing outer edge

reverse light inop

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 77,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 75,097 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 75,097 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 69,260 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 69,260 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 69,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 60,923 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,272 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 55,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,313 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,988 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,729 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,353 miles

Outer Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall scuffed

tailgate wont open

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,631 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 12,769 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wiper blades split and slightly smearing

slight outer sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2009 12,769 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front wiper blades split and slightly smearing

slight outer sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

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 GUK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GUK, 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 GUK is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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