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GK06 VNL

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,733 mi
Last recorded113,733 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 VNL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 113,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 108,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 108,415 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 102,133 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 102,076 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm 19555x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,140 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 97,140 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 92,572 miles

slight judder on the offside front brake

Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,672 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 78,947 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 78,947 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 69,191 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 69,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,512 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 58,497 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 50,166 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,762 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,608 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,558 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 37,986 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,814 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 27,582 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 27,582 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 22,165 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 16,480 miles

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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GK06 VNL is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GK06 VNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK06 VNL registered?

GK06 VNL is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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