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GJ56 EXW

2006 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,519 mi
Last recorded128,519 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 EXW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 128,519 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

offside front tyre badly cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2024 124,303 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside front and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2023 119,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2023 119,296 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 113,260 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 108,083 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 108,083 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,347 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 103,347 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

SUGGEST CHECK AND ADJUST TRACKING-NON TEST ITEM

Pass 28 Aug 2019 98,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 93,197 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,503 miles

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

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

front bumper damaged

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 19 Sep 2016 82,080 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 81,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

SUGGEST GEOM CHECK

Pass 1 Sep 2015 72,527 miles

offside front headlamp beam image fading

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,361 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRTE OUTER EDGE LOW ON TREAD

Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,361 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRTE OUTER EDGE LOW ON TREAD

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP BEAM IMAGE FADING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 47,107 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2012 47,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY CLOSE TYRE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,151 miles

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

WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 20 Sep 2010 34,025 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT WEAR IN BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 18 Feb 2010 30,651 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,654 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 28,621 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 EXW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Beige 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 GJ56 EXW, 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 EXW registered?

GJ56 EXW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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