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GV56 HHZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

227,019 mi
Last recorded227,019 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 HHZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 227,019 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Feb 2026 226,981 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users backbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Feb 2025 220,531 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 7 Feb 2025 220,494 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2024 214,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 206,993 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 206,993 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 199,702 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2022 199,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 194,482 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 194,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 184,676 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 184,676 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 161,948 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 141,638 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured rears (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jan 2017 139,724 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front chassis legs damaged not affecting steering or brakes

Fail 13 Jan 2017 139,724 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front chassis legs damaged not affecting steering or brakes

Fail 24 Mar 2016 125,697 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp aim too high Near side (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Off side (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 115,410 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 115,410 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 92,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,881 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 66,374 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 43,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,484 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 24 Sep 2010 32,297 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 32,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 23,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,428 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres getting low on outer edges

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 HHZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 HHZ, 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 HHZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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