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GJ56 YFA

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,430 mi
Last recorded98,430 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 YFA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 98,430 miles

Central Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 85,329 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 85,329 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 64,575 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 8 Oct 2022 64,575 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,836 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

front exhaust heatshield rattling

Fail 11 Oct 2021 56,836 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

front exhaust heatshield rattling

Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,873 miles

N/S O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES PERRISHING

O/S FRONT TYRE UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 18 Apr 2019 39,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 29,290 miles

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

near side rear tyre low on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2017 22,247 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 13,675 miles

Unable to see the condition of the front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,554 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2013 9,991 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

The near side front tyre tread is thinning on the edges/3mm.

The off side and near side wiper blades are splitting.

The off side front tyre tread is thinning on the edges/3mm.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 8,665 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 8,665 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 6,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 7,429 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 3,267 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 YFA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

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

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