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GY56 NWU

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,849 mi
Last recorded164,849 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 164,849 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 159,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 159,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 152,849 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 152,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 149,024 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 134,029 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 118,998 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 107,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wipers are only just meeting the requirements

Pass 13 Sep 2017 100,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 86,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 74,314 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)

both lower suspension arms have some play in the rear bushes

o/s rear tyre is perishing and cracking and is in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2014 67,495 miles

front indicator bulbs faded to the limit.

off side front tyre has a split/cut in tread near to limit.

off side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,226 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall and is worn on outer edge.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 60,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to the outer sidewall and is worn on outer edge.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,108 miles

both windscreen wipers are split

the rear exhaust joint is leaking to the limit

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,634 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 46,634 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,920 miles

wipers split ends

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,301 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 NWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

GY56 NWU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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