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NK06 VGZ

2006 Nissan Almera

Brown Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,988 mi
Last recorded21,988 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK06 VGZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 21,988 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 21,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 17,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 17,726 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 17,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 16,988 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 16,988 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 16,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 15,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 13,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 12,743 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 11,448 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 11,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,272 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 8,604 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 7,393 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 5,758 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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NK06 VGZ is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Brown with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NK06 VGZ, 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 NK06 VGZ registered?

NK06 VGZ is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 August 2006.

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