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GJ56 VDO

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,378 mi
Last recorded104,378 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 104,378 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,492 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 96,492 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 86,772 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 86,244 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holes and corrosion in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 83,978 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 82,272 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,705 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured fronts and rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill by jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 74,172 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot inspected via parcel shelf removal

Fail 13 Aug 2019 74,172 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

boot inspected via parcel shelf removal

Pass 2 Aug 2018 67,802 miles

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

Rear boot does not open inspection done from inside

Fail 2 Aug 2018 67,802 miles

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

Rear boot does not open inspection done from inside

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,989 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 53,240 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 53,240 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 44,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 36,290 miles

poss n/s/front track rod slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2013 30,475 miles

Noted slight movement in nearside front steering rack arm

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 30,475 miles

Noted slight movement in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,160 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,506 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 16,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 16,006 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 11,546 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 11,546 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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