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GF56 ZBU

2006 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,144 mi
Last recorded86,144 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 ZBU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 86,144 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack slight fluid leak

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack slight fluid leak

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 84,515 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 84,505 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 82,444 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 80,579 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 78,636 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 78,545 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,694 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 68,602 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 65,139 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 60,417 miles

exhaust shield loose

Fail 7 Sep 2017 60,417 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 21 Dec 2015 56,127 miles

Nearside front tyre and both rear tyres low tread.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,227 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 52,227 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,744 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,467 miles

Front brake pads 80% worn,front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,866 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,077 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 19,837 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 ZBU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF56 ZBU, 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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What year was GF56 ZBU registered?

GF56 ZBU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is GF56 ZBU safe to buy?

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