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GU56 AOY

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,523 mi
Last recorded81,523 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 AOY
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,523 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 81,522 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin apx 2.5 mm very near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 77,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,547 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 73,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 69,940 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 69,939 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 65,137 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 65,137 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 60,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,931 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 53,661 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,515 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,336 miles

Rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,656 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 44,278 miles

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Oct 2013 41,502 miles

Oil leak

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 8 Oct 2012 38,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

wipers poor

Pass 20 Oct 2011 35,715 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,849 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,763 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 27,757 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front 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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GU56 AOY is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GU56 AOY, 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 GU56 AOY registered?

GU56 AOY is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is GU56 AOY safe to buy?

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