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NK56 GZZ

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

96,572 mi
Last recorded96,572 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 GZZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 96,572 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 20 May 2025 96,546 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda too high to continue (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 29 May 2024 85,896 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 85,892 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both fronts n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 75,118 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill has small hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 75,037 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,312 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 66,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear . (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 65,699 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 64,422 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,741 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 62,737 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,915 miles

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

Exhaust heat shields rattling

Exhaust system corroded externally

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2016 59,726 miles

Central exhaust heatshield slightly deteriorated but secure

Front brake discs corroded and scored

N/S/F Tyre cracking and perishing

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in the tread

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

O/S/F Brake grabbing slightly

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

Steering Rack has a minor fluid leak

Fail 5 Oct 2016 59,726 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Central exhaust heatshield slightly deteriorated but secure

Front brake discs corroded and scored

N/S/F Tyre cracking and perishing

N/S/R Tyre has a nail in the tread

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

O/S/F Brake grabbing slightly

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

Steering Rack has a minor fluid leak

Pass 5 Oct 2015 58,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,795 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,326 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 48,326 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,027 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,181 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 22,636 miles

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

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

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 GZZ 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 NK56 GZZ, 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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NK56 GZZ is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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