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GU56 OCX

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,762 mi
Last recorded104,762 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 104,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 97,752 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 97,752 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,433 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 97,431 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of o/s/f inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 96,857 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 95,722 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at bottom of rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 94,523 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front aim adjuster not working on switch

Nearside Front drivers door strap broken

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

coolant leaking

exhaust system corroded rear clamp missing

Fail 23 Jan 2021 94,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front aim adjuster not working on switch

Nearside Front drivers door strap broken

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

coolant leaking

exhaust system corroded rear clamp missing

Pass 25 Jan 2020 93,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 91,933 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front exhaust rattle

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 91,932 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front exhaust rattle

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,990 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 89,990 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,354 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,333 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 85,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 73,069 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 73,069 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,311 miles

exhaust front pipe heat sheild loose

n/s front tyre outer edge low

n/s rear tyre outer edge low .......early rectification advised

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,149 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,946 miles

ENGINE SUMP PAN DAMAGED AND HAS OIL LEAK

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,604 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 10,362 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,817 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 OCX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OCX, 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 OCX registered?

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

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