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GY56 NXJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,697 mi
Last recorded39,697 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 NXJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 39,697 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 38,931 miles

Minor engine oil leak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated / worn

Pass 16 Mar 2024 38,004 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 38,004 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 36,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 35,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,438 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 35,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 34,855 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,219 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,853 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,733 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 22,733 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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 17,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 14,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 11,237 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 4,296 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 1,778 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 NXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NXJ, 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 NXJ registered?

GY56 NXJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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