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NC06 HCA

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,895 mi
Last recorded99,895 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 HCA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 99,895 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension components + Mounting prescribed areas corroded but not seriously weakened (Front + Rear)

Fail 7 Aug 2025 99,891 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside + Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension components + Mounting prescribed areas corroded but not seriously weakened (Front + Rear)

Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,406 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 97,406 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 92,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 92,978 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 90,020 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 89,953 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine compartment (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 86,818 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,089 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,366 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,056 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,819 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blow at flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,708 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 63,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 56,384 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 56,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 49,856 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 49,855 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,112 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 35,866 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,676 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,838 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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NC06 HCA is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NC06 HCA, 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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NC06 HCA is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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