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GU56 APK

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,604 mi
Last recorded82,604 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 APK
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 82,604 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 76,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,871 miles

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear support bar behind bumper damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 69,870 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% does not increase at same rate (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear support bar behind bumper damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 63,001 miles

Front brake pads aprox 1/2 worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small hole,however passed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer clamp missing,silencer secure

handbrake long,however has sufficient reserve travel

Fail 10 Dec 2020 63,001 miles

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

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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 50 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads aprox 1/2 worn

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm marker

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer small hole,however passed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer clamp missing,silencer secure

handbrake long,however has sufficient reserve travel

Pass 20 May 2019 55,566 miles

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Fail 20 May 2019 55,566 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,472 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald outer edge,no cords visible

Offside Front tyre wearing edges,no cords visible

parking brake long,however has sufficient reserve reavel

Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,202 miles

Central exhaust heatshield adrift one side

Nearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 34,209 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 34,209 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 32,003 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 32,003 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 25,165 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 20,678 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 17,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2011 14,717 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,163 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,316 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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GU56 APK is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU56 APK, 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 APK registered?

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

Is GU56 APK safe to buy?

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