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GV56 MKZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,161 mi
Last recorded121,161 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 MKZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 121,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 113,102 miles

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

Head lamp lenses are deteriorating

small chips in windscreen

suspension bushes and gaiters are perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2024 108,659 miles

heat shields are in poor condition

slight front brake imbalance

small chip in windscreen

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 20 Feb 2023 107,246 miles

near side body work damage

near side body work damage

Fail 17 Feb 2023 107,246 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour non matching bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour non matching bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

near side body work damage

near side body work damage

Pass 15 Mar 2022 104,206 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

nearside front tyre tread outer edge worn low

nearside front wheel and offside rear wheel inner rims slight damage/ slightly distorted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,502 miles

both front headlamp beam patterns slightly weak

Pass 1 Feb 2020 88,249 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,650 miles

nearside front headlamp lens starting to discolour

nearside front tyre tread outer edge starting to wear and outer sidewall small cuts

Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,439 miles

nearside front headlamp starting to discolour

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,384 miles

nearside front headlamp lens starting to discolour

nearside front wiper blade rubber and rear screen wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,276 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 55,276 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 50,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 50,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,105 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre:- wearing on outer edge.

Fail 10 Jan 2013 39,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre:- wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,597 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,653 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,396 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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GV56 MKZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 GV56 MKZ, 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 GV56 MKZ registered?

GV56 MKZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 December 2006.

Is GV56 MKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV56 MKZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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