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GY56 UNL

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,336 mi
Last recorded43,336 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 UNL
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 43,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perishing and tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside ...slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 43,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perishing and tyre tread wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside ...slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 38,087 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 31,522 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 31,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 30,937 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 30,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 29,708 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 28,816 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 28,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 26,161 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 24,767 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,584 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,772 miles

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

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 20 Sep 2013 21,772 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,506 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,266 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,117 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 10,370 miles

body sill skirt trims restrict access to view perscribed areas on sills.

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 UNL is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

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

Is GY56 UNL safe to buy?

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