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GK56 OVB

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,837 mi
Last recorded69,837 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OVB
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 69,837 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 69,837 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 60,155 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 50,344 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 39,849 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2022 37,694 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,105 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2021 37,104 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2020 36,798 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2019 36,405 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 15 Nov 2018 35,567 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front bumper damaged n/s

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2018 35,566 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front bumper damaged n/s

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wiper blades split

Pass 27 Nov 2017 34,304 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 33,088 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 32,171 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,965 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 29,933 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,191 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 28,416 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 28,416 miles

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in but not deep enough to see ply or cords

Pass 3 Dec 2010 23,610 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,333 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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GK56 OVB is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GK56 OVB, 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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GK56 OVB is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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