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GK56 XGY

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,750 mi
Last recorded72,750 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 XGY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 72,750 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 70,263 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 68,176 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 68,169 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 66,551 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 64,615 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 64,562 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 62,683 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 61,070 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 61,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 58,417 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 58,266 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,125 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,603 miles

tyres on front axle different size to rear axle

Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,414 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 50,393 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,273 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Unable to check the fuel caps seal condition due to the fact that i was unable to open the fuel cap access panel .

Fail 24 Sep 2014 47,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear exhaust system has deteriorated

Unable to check the fuel caps seal condition due to the fact that i was unable to open the fuel cap access panel .

Pass 8 Oct 2013 44,053 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 40,441 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 40,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 31,082 miles

both offside tyres deteriorating

Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,752 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 15,862 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 XGY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK56 XGY registered?

GK56 XGY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is GK56 XGY safe to buy?

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