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SB55 ZFT

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,640 mi
Last recorded40,640 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 ZFT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 40,640 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 31,040 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 30,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement calliper lever seized (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,557 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield loose

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2020 28,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged operating lever seized in the fully applied position (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heatshield loose

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2019 24,658 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 21,204 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 21,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

N/S/F Bumper damaged

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked on sidewall

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 20,789 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 20,149 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 19,335 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 19,335 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,371 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 18,371 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 17,636 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2012 16,888 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 16,122 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 16,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2010 15,148 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 14,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 13,173 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 13,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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SB55 ZFT is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB55 ZFT, 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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SB55 ZFT is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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