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GU56 BFA

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,014 mi
Last recorded128,014 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 128,014 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 128,014 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 124,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 124,426 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 121,529 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2024 121,529 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 117,029 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 117,027 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 107,487 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 107,487 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 99,795 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 99,795 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 93,331 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,318 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 83,318 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 75,486 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,344 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Wipers leave slight smear

Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,493 miles

all four indicators discolouring

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

high level brake light not working

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 15 Sep 2015 64,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four indicators discolouring

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

high level brake light not working

nearside rear tyre low on tread

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2014 55,867 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 45,033 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,136 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,245 miles

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre very low on outer edge but raised tread

rear tyres cracking

various damage in swept area of windscreen

wipers not clearing 100%

Pass 28 Aug 2010 13,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 6,265 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

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 BFA is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BFA, 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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GU56 BFA is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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