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BT06 LFA

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,047 mi
Last recorded101,047 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT06 LFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 101,047 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (CORRODED) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 94,537 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (o/s & n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 89,085 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 84,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2022 84,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 80,369 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 80,369 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe/rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 76,911 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front BRAKE BINDING

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 75,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,669 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack slightly in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 67,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack slightly in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 55,629 miles

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Fail 9 Nov 2017 55,629 miles

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

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,463 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 46,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 42,060 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 35,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 35,786 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 32,101 miles

nearside rear tyre on legle limit recomend replacment

Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,932 miles

nearside rear brake noisy

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,464 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 19,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 16,255 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 13,642 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 13,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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BT06 LFA is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 58,736 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 Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT06 LFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT06 LFA registered?

BT06 LFA is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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