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GU56 OBX

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,143 mi
Last recorded78,143 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 78,143 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 75,897 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 73,968 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 72,028 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 72,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,367 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 68,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Polished (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,795 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 65,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 63,304 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 58,063 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides @ inner wishbone] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play [at both sides] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 58,063 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [both sides] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [both sides @ inner wishbone] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play [at both sides] (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,697 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured [both sides] (1.4.A.2f)

Strong advise; Both rear wheel bearing worn.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play [both sides] (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 53,697 miles

Central Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured [both sides] (1.4.A.2f)

Strong advise; Both rear wheel bearing worn.

Track rod end ball joint has slight play [both sides] (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 49,305 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,192 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,382 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,382 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 33,695 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 33,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,203 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,427 miles

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

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

o/s/r light lens slight damage

slight play at n/s steering arm

Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,425 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 13,955 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OBX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

GU56 OBX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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