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NK56 GVU

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,120 mi
Last recorded135,120 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 GVU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 135,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 118,870 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 118,870 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 105,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 105,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,131 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,773 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 73,304 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 73,304 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 73,265 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 60,271 miles

engine oil low

Fail 15 May 2019 60,271 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust system broken in half by rear silencer so could not test emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil low

Pass 22 May 2018 46,795 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 46,794 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 32,642 miles

Exhaust coroded

Rear discs corroded

Steering rack has slight leak

Pass 18 Feb 2016 22,261 miles

Exhaust coroded

Rear discs coroded

Steering rack has slight leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 22,110 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust coroded

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,056 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2012 18,965 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,703 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 13,177 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on outside edge

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,679 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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NK56 GVU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NK56 GVU, 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 NK56 GVU registered?

NK56 GVU is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is NK56 GVU safe to buy?

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