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KS55 XPL

2006 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,128 mi
Last recorded86,128 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 XPL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 86,128 miles

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield loose, but not missing.

Fail 16 Jan 2026 86,128 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield loose, but not missing.

Pass 20 Jan 2025 84,730 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 81,161 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 76,926 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 76,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 76,918 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,819 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,984 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2020 65,867 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 65,867 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,742 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 54,063 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,843 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

Rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 6 Jan 2016 40,948 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 37,033 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 33,583 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 30,302 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,854 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 22,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 18,817 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 18,817 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 13,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside rear brake noisey in operation

Pass 5 Jan 2009 13,825 miles

offside rear brake noisey in operation

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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KS55 XPL is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KS55 XPL, 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 KS55 XPL registered?

KS55 XPL is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is KS55 XPL safe to buy?

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