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GK06 VHA

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

243,713 mi
Last recorded243,713 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VHA
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 243,713 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 20 Aug 2025 243,713 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not in correct (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 11 Sep 2024 225,151 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 205,710 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 205,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 191,179 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 191,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 168,575 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 168,575 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 152,058 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 152,058 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 131,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 131,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb loose (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 109,955 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/50x16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 86,784 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,911 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 69,911 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 46,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front tyre has slightly damaged sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2012 25,578 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 25,578 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 25,570 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 22,213 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has damage

n/s/r tyre outer side wall has damage

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,213 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has damage

n/s/r tyre outer side wall has damage

rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,747 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 18 Jul 2009 12,638 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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GK06 VHA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GK06 VHA, 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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GK06 VHA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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