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MT06 XLM

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

131,887 mi
Last recorded131,887 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 XLM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 131,887 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure Sill corroded + damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body not fully secure Sill corroded + damaged (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot slight leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2024 127,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 127,701 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 123,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 119,149 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 119,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 114,524 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 114,524 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 105,449 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 105,449 miles

Exhaust system insecure central / rear exhaust corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,311 miles

Front both front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated park break just pass 16% (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,905 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 84,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 76,950 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 71,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

Fail 23 Mar 2015 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Mar 2014 60,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Mar 2014 60,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 49,040 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Mar 2012 49,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,458 miles

both sides front brake discs scored and lipped

Fail 21 Mar 2011 41,334 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both sides front brake discs scored and lipped

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,768 miles

body filler in nearside outer sill

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2009 22,800 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre slighty worn on inner edge

advise o/s/r slighty worn on inner edge

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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MT06 XLM 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 65.4%.

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 MT06 XLM, 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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MT06 XLM is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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