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GL55 HSE

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

231,208 mi
Last recorded231,208 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 HSE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 231,208 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 231,206 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 221,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 221,520 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 212,130 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 212,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2021 203,417 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 203,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 193,780 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 193,780 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 181,238 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 181,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 169,719 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 169,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 158,493 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 151,691 miles

Both Front and Rear Number Plates Slightly Deteriorated.

Engine management light indicating fault!

Underside of vehicle heavily coated with mud.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 137,790 miles

Both front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 123,240 miles

Both front and rear number plates slightly damaged.

Handbrake lever and release button slightly damaged

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

OIl leak at rear of engine?

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

Offside rear seatbelt clasp slightly damaged.

Pass 1 Feb 2013 106,091 miles

Slight damage to nearside rear wheel inner bead rim.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,093 miles

Slight damage to offside rear wheel inner bead rim.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 92,093 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Slight damage to offside rear wheel inner bead rim.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,765 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 76,765 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,110 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,718 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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GL55 HSE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GL55 HSE, 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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GL55 HSE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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