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GJ56 EXU

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,581 mi
Last recorded121,581 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 EXU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 121,581 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 120,116 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2022 118,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f corner bumper damage but not showing sharpe edge

Pass 5 Oct 2021 112,423 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES SURFACE RUST (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 112,421 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILLS BOTH SIDES SURFACE RUST (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,953 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 106,953 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 101,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 95,382 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 95,324 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,004 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,935 miles

hi level brake light inop

Pass 4 Sep 2015 67,241 miles

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Fail 4 Sep 2015 67,241 miles

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,535 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,229 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 59,229 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 49,642 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,642 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 4 May 2011 46,889 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 45,039 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 45,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front alloy wheels dented/buckled on inner circumference.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,472 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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GJ56 EXU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EXU, 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 GJ56 EXU registered?

GJ56 EXU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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