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GU56 BFE

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,222 mi
Last recorded98,222 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 BFE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 98,222 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 86,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 86,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 77,547 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 75,368 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose corner of bumper slightly damaged & Loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component slightly loose corner of bumper slightly damaged & Loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Offside Headlamp slightly damaged/loose at top

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 75,368 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose corner of bumper slightly damaged & Loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose corner of bumper slightly damaged & Loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Offside Headlamp slightly damaged/loose at top

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 69,557 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *Advise Att*

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 69,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) *Advise Att*

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 64,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Smooth to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) **Advise Att**

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 59,767 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 59,767 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 55,275 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 52,194 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,743 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 34,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,862 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 24,056 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 21,752 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2012 19,201 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,787 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,204 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 9,991 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 BFE is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue 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 GU56 BFE, 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 BFE registered?

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

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