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MV56 UKU

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

74,803 mi
Last recorded74,803 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 UKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 74,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 73,421 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front antiroll bar drop link bush splitting

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front antiroll bar drop link bush splitting

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absober corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2024 71,919 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 70,409 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 70,409 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 68,934 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 68,934 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2021 67,318 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 67,318 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,190 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 64,644 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 62,347 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 62,347 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 60,007 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 58,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 55,469 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,987 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 48,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2014 43,125 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 36,712 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,980 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 24,136 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 24,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 20,394 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 17,442 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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MV56 UKU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 MV56 UKU, 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 MV56 UKU registered?

MV56 UKU is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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