diff --git a/tests/drivers/gpio/gpio_nfct/boards/nrf7120dk_nrf7120_cpuapp.overlay b/tests/drivers/gpio/gpio_nfct/boards/nrf7120dk_nrf7120_cpuapp.overlay
index 2579997b61e3..d40fa669214a 100644
--- a/tests/drivers/gpio/gpio_nfct/boards/nrf7120dk_nrf7120_cpuapp.overlay
+++ b/tests/drivers/gpio/gpio_nfct/boards/nrf7120dk_nrf7120_cpuapp.overlay
@@ -23,7 +23,8 @@
 	};
 };
 
-&uicr {
+&nfct {
+	status = "disabled";
 	nfct-pins-as-gpios;
 };