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GV06 XGW

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,731 mi
Last recorded135,731 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 XGW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 135,731 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall starting to split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 135,441 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE OF TREAD HEAVILY WORN AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND SEPARATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR INNER RIMS DISTORTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 135,062 miles

Central Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin LESS THAN 3MM REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin LESS THAN 3MM REMAINING (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL RIMS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 134,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 134,734 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre outer tread of tyre ()

Offside Rear Monitor O/S/R registration plate lamp bulb

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Affected by operation of O/S/R indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Oil residue on engine sump

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 132,347 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 132,347 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 130,044 miles

Nearside Nail in tyre Nearside front and rear ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 130,044 miles

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

Nearside Nail in tyre Nearside front and rear ()

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 127,311 miles

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

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

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,024 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 120,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre going out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,218 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 114,218 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 104,628 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 94,828 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 89,328 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 78,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both nearside and offside inner steering rack joints worn

both wiper blades split

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Jun 2011 65,680 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 14 Jun 2011 65,680 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 25 May 2010 46,995 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 May 2010 46,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 26 May 2009 28,257 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GV06 XGW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV06 XGW, 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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GV06 XGW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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