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NC06 GKU

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,613 mi
Last recorded168,613 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 GKU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2025 168,613 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Emissions unable to be completed Has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 150,702 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 150,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 130,342 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,198 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 109,311 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 98,189 miles

nearside front tyre very worn outer edge

reverse light not working

Fail 3 May 2019 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

nearside front tyre very worn outer edge

reverse light not working

Pass 18 May 2018 84,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 84,316 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 70,039 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 67,015 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 67,015 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 63,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 63,997 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 60,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 56,924 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 56,924 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 45,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,730 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 32,912 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 21,652 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 97,173 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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NC06 GKU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC06 GKU, 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 NC06 GKU registered?

NC06 GKU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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