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GU56 HCO

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 HCO
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 95,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 95,231 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 95,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 93,154 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,135 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,108 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 89,107 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 85,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/60/15/81h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 84,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,725 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 80,725 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 76,140 miles

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

exhaust system corrodid

Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,845 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,826 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 63,804 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 63,804 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 61,024 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 50,585 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 42,593 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,400 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,171 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 18,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 HCO is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red 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 HCO, 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 HCO registered?

GU56 HCO is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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