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OV06 DFD

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,322 mi
Last recorded127,322 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 DFD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 127,322 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 125,936 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 125,936 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 123,864 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 121,081 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack seal. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 119,353 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 119,142 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to rear central exhaust pipe broken/corroded (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,560 miles

General surface corrosion on metal brake pipes.

Nearside Front brakes binding slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2019 113,270 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes.

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 113,270 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes.

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 108,717 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,209 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 101,209 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,797 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,710 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,304 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,198 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 42,810 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 47,810 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 47,651 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 29,482 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 20,766 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 19,713 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly smearing

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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OV06 DFD is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV06 DFD, 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 OV06 DFD registered?

OV06 DFD is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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