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GK06 VMP

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,519 mi
Last recorded111,519 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VMP
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 111,519 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 111,425 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective NOT RELEASING (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp DIRECTION INDICATOR AND POSITION LAMP (4.2.3 (c))

BATTERY FAILED DURING TEST

Pass 5 Mar 2025 104,575 miles

BATTERY FAILED DURING TEST

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 104,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

BATTERY FAILED DURING TEST

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,478 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 96,477 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

EARTH FAULT N/S/R LAMP UNIT

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,392 miles

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

SCREEN WASH RESERVOIR LEAKING

Fail 8 Mar 2023 84,392 miles

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

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

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

SCREEN WASH RESERVOIR LEAKING

Pass 11 Mar 2022 79,472 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED

REVERSING LAMPS INOPERATIVE

Pass 1 Mar 2021 76,060 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 76,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,195 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Feb 2020 73,194 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,565 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 62,670 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

REAR REGISTRATION PLATE INSECURE

Pass 3 Feb 2017 55,610 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 55,610 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,040 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 49,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 45,885 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 45,885 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 42,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 42,803 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 38,646 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 38,646 miles

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

front wiper rubber slightly split

Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,773 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,351 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 24,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 24,048 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,108 miles

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)

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 VMP is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 GK06 VMP, 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 VMP is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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