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GJ56 DXZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,271 mi
Last recorded88,271 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 DXZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 88,271 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 88,271 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,680 miles

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

Front wiper mechanism worn

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 84,678 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front wiper mechanism worn

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 16 May 2023 80,518 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 80,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn link arm to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2022 78,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2022 78,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 71,774 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,651 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 66,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracked (175/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre also cracked (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack inner joints (offside

Pass 13 May 2016 56,184 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 56,184 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,609 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield rattling/loose

Fail 28 Apr 2015 49,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield rattling/loose

Pass 2 May 2014 42,706 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2013 38,221 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2012 33,898 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 29,915 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GJ56 DXZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,386cc 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 GJ56 DXZ, 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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GJ56 DXZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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