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GY56 UNJ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,146 mi
Last recorded117,146 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 117,146 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 117,106 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 110,791 miles

Oil leak.

Small split in the offside front drop link dust cover.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 106,435 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 102,707 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 102,704 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 97,404 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 97,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 95,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 93,220 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 93,218 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 89,211 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,509 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 85,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,755 miles

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

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

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 22 Nov 2016 81,755 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,875 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

Pass 25 Oct 2012 62,733 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

Fail 25 Oct 2012 62,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

Pass 15 Nov 2011 47,967 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 39,323 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 26,880 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 26,880 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 UNJ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

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

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