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GY56 NWS

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,076 mi
Last recorded113,076 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 NWS
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 113,076 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 102,119 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 91,665 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 91,292 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective +damaged+headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps +rear body damaged+number plate hole (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. +long handbrake travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 81,987 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing +wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 73,600 miles

cuts in offside rear tyre,front tyres wearing on edges,front brake discs wearing+pads

Fail 14 Sep 2020 73,600 miles

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

cuts in offside rear tyre,front tyres wearing on edges,front brake discs wearing+pads

Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all have roughly 5-6 thousand miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

washer fluid is starting to solidify - flush recommended

Pass 30 Aug 2018 60,226 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside rear tyre tread 3mm, perished, cracked and has a nail in it

Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,084 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside rear tyre is slightly perished

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones, slight (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,459 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system starting to corrode

Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish 165/70 R14 S 2010

both auxiliary belts perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2015 52,872 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish 165/70 R14 S 2010

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

both auxiliary belts perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside tyre perished/cracked (06) 165/70/14t

Fail 22 Sep 2014 47,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside tyre perished/cracked (06) 165/70/14t

Pass 10 Sep 2013 39,129 miles

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge 165/70/14t

Fail 10 Sep 2013 39,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge 165/70/14t

Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,511 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,995 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 19,816 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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GY56 NWS is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GY56 NWS, 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 NWS registered?

GY56 NWS is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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