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GJ56 YDW

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,625 mi
Last recorded98,625 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,625 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose on front pipe.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit. 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Reverse light not working

Pass 9 Mar 2020 90,851 miles

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

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

reversing light not working

Fail 9 Mar 2020 90,851 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

reversing light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,792 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 76,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 63,094 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2018 63,094 miles

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

Both front tyres worn badly on inside edge close to cords

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Mar 2017 48,222 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Fail 16 Mar 2017 48,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside mirror taped on but secure at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,596 miles

both front brake discs lipped and becoming worn

both front tyres low on tread and bald on edges

Fail 23 Mar 2016 37,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs lipped and becoming worn

both front tyres low on tread and bald on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,028 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 26,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2013 19,544 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

nearside fron tyre becoming worn 3mm

Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,035 miles

door mirror taped no sharp edges

driver door slight damage to door.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 15,034 miles

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

door mirror taped no sharp edges

driver door slight damage to door.

o/s/f trye small cut to tread no cord showing at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2011 7,908 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2010 3,230 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 2,304 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 2,304 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 YDW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YDW, 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 YDW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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