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GF56 RKU

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,669 mi
Last recorded86,669 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 RKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 86,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 86,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,021 miles

centre exhaust corroding

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2024 71,801 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 Jul 2023 66,320 miles

nearside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 7 Jul 2022 59,871 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre running out of shape

Pass 12 Jul 2021 56,356 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,324 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 33,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 6-8000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Front both brake discs starting to wear on inner face

Fail 28 Nov 2018 33,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 6-8000 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Front both brake discs starting to wear on inner face

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 21,477 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2016 16,840 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 16,525 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 16,218 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 15,876 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 15,239 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 13,849 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 12,627 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 11,462 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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GF56 RKU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GF56 RKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF56 RKU registered?

GF56 RKU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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