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GL06 YVU

2006 Nissan Micra

Grey Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,867 mi
Last recorded116,867 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 YVU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 116,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 109,774 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 104,072 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 96,172 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 90,748 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 86,213 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 84,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,992 miles

front brake discs worn

off side and near side rear tyres worn low plus in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2018 69,036 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,272 miles

Advise - exhaust system very rusty in places

Advise - near side rear tyre tread splitting - (poor condition)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 56,272 miles

Advise - exhaust system very rusty in places

Advise - near side rear tyre tread splitting - (poor condition)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 49,826 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

exhaust very rusty in places

Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,631 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusty in places

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 44,631 miles

exhaust rusty in places

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 35,402 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 35,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,484 miles

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

rear tyres alittle low on tread (approx 3mm)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,095 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 30 Aug 2011 14,095 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in nearside front tyre

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Sep 2010 6,996 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 4,334 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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GL06 YVU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Grey 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 GL06 YVU, 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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What year was GL06 YVU registered?

GL06 YVU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 August 2006.

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The MOT history for GL06 YVU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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