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GV56 HHC

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

92,624 mi
Last recorded92,624 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HHC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 92,624 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, permit, freshner ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damage and rear lamination wearing off (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn mechanism (3.4 (b) (i))

front heat shield loose on exaust pipe

Fail 3 Dec 2024 92,624 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder, permit, freshner ()

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front damage and rear lamination wearing off (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective worn mechanism (3.4 (b) (i))

front heat shield loose on exaust pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2023 81,765 miles

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged starts to delaminate ()

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

Front exhaust heatshields loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Air Freshener ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 1 Dec 2023 81,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged starts to delaminate ()

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

Front exhaust heatshields loose

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone Holder, Air Freshener ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 3 Dec 2022 67,589 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

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))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front damaged, rear fading (0.1 (a))

both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 67,589 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

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))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front damaged, rear fading (0.1 (a))

both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 42,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake lever travel high

reversing light not working

Pass 19 Jan 2021 41,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 41,348 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 41,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,767 miles

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 40,765 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses on axle (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 40,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses on axle (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 39,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,833 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 37,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 37,700 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 31,223 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge 2mm

Fail 7 Jan 2013 27,240 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 27,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 23,281 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,354 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 14,649 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)

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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GV56 HHC 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 64%.

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 GV56 HHC, 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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GV56 HHC is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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