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GJ56 VDE

2006 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

172,069 mi
Last recorded172,069 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VDE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 172,069 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 136,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 132,831 miles

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

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

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

central mirror glass deteriorated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Dec 2022 129,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

both sides of car damaged

centre mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2021 122,153 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Dec 2021 122,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Dec 2020 117,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 117,470 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 115,551 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear and nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

fuel filler neck starting to corrode

Pass 17 Dec 2018 112,410 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 111,257 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,474 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 110,474 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 107,455 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 107,455 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 94,390 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

Fail 28 Jan 2015 94,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

near side front tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,717 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 78,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,954 miles

both front discs liped

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and pearishing

Fail 28 Jan 2013 98,690 miles

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

both front discs liped

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split and pearishing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 49,930 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 49,858 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 90,923 miles

nearside front tyre pearishing on outter wall

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,480 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 VDE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in White with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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