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GJ56 VDM

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,086 mi
Last recorded117,086 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VDM
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 117,086 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 117,086 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 114,763 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 114,763 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 110,815 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 110,815 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 96,203 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 96,203 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 82,871 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2021 82,871 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2019 63,000 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 50,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 49,231 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 49,231 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 42,845 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 42,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,863 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 40,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 37,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 34,638 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,627 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 27,627 miles

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

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

Offside Wing mirror cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2010 20,424 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 11,207 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 11,207 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 VDM is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

GJ56 VDM is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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