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GY56 KOW

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,998 mi
Last recorded151,998 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 KOW
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 151,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 151,947 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 144,308 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2023 142,254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 140,381 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 140,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 135,679 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 131,562 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 127,421 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 121,971 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 121,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 112,575 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 103,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 97,640 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,728 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,453 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 72,080 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 72,080 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 60,245 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 60,245 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,611 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 49,611 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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GY56 KOW is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GY56 KOW, 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 GY56 KOW registered?

GY56 KOW is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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