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FY06 GYJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,076 mi
Last recorded97,076 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 GYJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 97,076 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate faded (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 14 Aug 2026 97,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked down to chords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded center ferrule corroded to excess (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked down to chords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate faded (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 12 Aug 2025 95,712 miles

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

Rear tyres perished and cracking in tread

Fail 11 Aug 2025 95,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear tyres perished and cracking in tread

Reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,941 miles

Corrosion nsr outer sill

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

Reverse lamps inoperative

Pass 26 Jul 2023 91,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 91,853 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 90,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 87,933 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,346 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 83,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 80,127 miles

Nearside Rear Outer reverse light not working

Offside Rear Outer reverse light not working

Pass 3 Jul 2017 76,810 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 76,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 72,947 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,804 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 56,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,388 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,146 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 35,151 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 35,151 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 28,824 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 21,202 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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FY06 GYJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 GYJ, 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 GYJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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