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LY56 GUX

2006 Nissan Micra

Silver Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,131 mi
Last recorded17,131 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 GUX
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 17,131 miles

Front & rear indicators fading

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2024 16,987 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 16,828 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 16,656 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 16,445 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 16,278 miles

Nearside of vehicle has damage down the side

Pass 9 Dec 2019 16,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 15,816 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 15,633 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 12,000 miles

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush worn

Pass 26 Nov 2015 7,919 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 4,632 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 1,457 miles

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 1,140 miles

Restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Pass 28 Nov 2011 1,044 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 854 miles

o/s/f brake disc pitted.

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 718 miles

ristricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 718 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

ristricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

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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LY56 GUX is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Silver with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LY56 GUX, 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 LY56 GUX registered?

LY56 GUX is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is LY56 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 GUX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY56 GUX have outstanding finance?

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