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GY56 VKK

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,456 mi
Last recorded86,456 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 86,456 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 86,456 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2025 79,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 76,772 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 76,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 72,007 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 66,598 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 65,131 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,714 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 60,449 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 60,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 55,943 miles

eml light illuminated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,757 miles

Centre Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,442 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 45,383 miles

both rear tyres cracking but no cords exposed

eml light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 41,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,118 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 29,865 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,836 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge (rased tred)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 15,229 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 VKK 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 85.7%.

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

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