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HG56 GXE

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,250 mi
Last recorded111,250 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 GXE
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 111,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 111,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 105,195 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 96,187 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,635 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,635 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,448 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,841 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 75,841 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 67,096 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 67,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2018 58,155 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,770 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to side wall

Pass 26 Oct 2016 51,164 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 51,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,591 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 46,591 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 42,072 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 37,823 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 37,823 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,281 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,897 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 23,703 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 15,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 6,835 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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HG56 GXE 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 72%.

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 HG56 GXE, 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 HG56 GXE registered?

HG56 GXE is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is HG56 GXE safe to buy?

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