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FY06 GYD

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,124 mi
Last recorded80,124 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 GYD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 80,124 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Light misting. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Reverse lights inop.

Pass 15 Jan 2025 79,111 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 79,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 78,005 miles

Front Both shockers showing significant signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 78,003 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Both shockers showing significant signs of corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both shockers showing significant signs of corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 76,930 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides showing significant signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking down tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both sides headlight patterns poor-lenses dull

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

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

Rear both sides shock absorbers showing significant signs of corrosion

Rear wiper blade U/S

Fail 6 Jan 2023 76,929 miles

Emissions not tested due to severe exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leaking at lambda sensor fitment (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides showing significant signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking down tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front both sides headlight patterns poor-lenses dull

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

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

Rear both sides shock absorbers showing significant signs of corrosion

Rear wiper blade U/S

Pass 8 Jan 2022 75,868 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to open boot/loading compartment

Fail 5 Jan 2022 75,866 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to open boot/loading compartment

Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 75,508 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlights are misted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 74,759 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 74,140 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 74,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,649 miles

Central exhaust heat shield adrift

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bushes lipped (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 72,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dipped beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Central exhaust heat shield adrift

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bushes lipped (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 76,693 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,730 miles

Rear SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 17 Mar 2015 48,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,503 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush bonding deteriorating but no movement

Pass 19 Mar 2013 40,000 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 35,482 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,793 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,522 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 18,940 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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FY06 GYD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 FY06 GYD, 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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FY06 GYD is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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