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GK56 OWO

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,567 mi
Last recorded127,567 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 OWO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 127,567 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 127,559 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 123,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 123,415 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/70r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 119,415 miles

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

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

exhaust heat shield inscure front

reverse light not working

Fail 29 Mar 2023 119,415 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield inscure front

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Mar 2022 116,275 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 113,490 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 113,489 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 107,080 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 107,080 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 102,665 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 98,658 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,625 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 94,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 90,465 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level brake light not working

Pass 12 May 2015 90,465 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 May 2014 84,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 79,224 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 79,224 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2012 70,207 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 59,667 miles

Joint between center and rear silencers deteriorated

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside front tyre worn low

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight dampness on power steering rack pinion oil seal

Pass 3 Jun 2011 59,667 miles

Joint between center and rear silencers deteriorated

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Offside front tyre worn low

Slight dampness on power steering rack pinion oil seal

Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,427 miles

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

wiper blades starting to split

Fail 7 Jun 2010 44,427 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 10 Jun 2009 33,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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GK56 OWO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GK56 OWO, 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 OWO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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