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GK06 VJZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,906 mi
Last recorded31,906 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VJZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 31,906 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 31,146 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 29,969 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 29,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 25,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front shock rusty

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 25,837 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock rusty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front shock rusty

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 24,349 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres slightly perished between treads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 24,349 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres slightly perished between treads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 22,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2016 22,819 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both sides rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,736 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 20,736 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 19,539 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2013 16,105 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,049 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 15,049 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,095 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 13,525 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 VJZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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