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GU56 OCJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,700 mi
Last recorded115,700 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 115,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 110,402 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 103,389 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror is in a poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension leg dust cover gaiters split and broken

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to lift from bonding and starting to perish but is compliant (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 103,387 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior mirror is in a poor condition (3.3 (b) (i))

Front suspension leg dust cover gaiters split and broken

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to lift from bonding and starting to perish but is compliant (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 97,130 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,465 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 90,358 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 90,350 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 88,021 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 85,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 83,265 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,675 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 80,666 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 78,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,071 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,080 miles

exhaust very rusty & rear clamp rusted away

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,651 miles

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 2 Sep 2011 49,084 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,084 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 38,824 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,183 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 OCJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ registered?

GU56 OCJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 17 September 2006.

Is GU56 OCJ safe to buy?

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