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GJ56 VDF

2006 Nissan Micra

White Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,047 mi
Last recorded117,047 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 117,047 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 21 Nov 2020 117,047 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly insecure (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 20 Oct 2020 117,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possible clip missing also plastic lug is broken (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer clip required (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 99,299 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2019 99,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2018 84,453 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 83,857 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working replaced bulb still not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 76,259 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 76,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cords visible (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,082 miles

near side rear tyre worn down to 2 mm

Fail 9 Feb 2016 61,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side rear tyre worn down to 2 mm

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,424 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 58,423 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level low *dangerous*

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 51,616 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 46,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,467 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Apr 2012 40,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2011 33,347 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 33,347 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 28,988 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 VDF 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 50%.

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

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