CarVerify

Free Car Check

SB55 ZFZ

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,428 mi
Last recorded100,428 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fanbelts perishing

headlamp lenses discolouring

Fail 9 Oct 2019 100,402 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

fanbelts perished and noisy

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 11 Oct 2018 96,056 miles

rear seats folded down and no rear seatbelts checked as under seats

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 11 Oct 2018 96,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear seats folded down and no rear seatbelts checked as under seats

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 91,421 miles

EML light on

Oil leak ()

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

all rear seats folded down parshal belt check done

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/r tyre close to limit on outer edge

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 17 Oct 2017 91,421 miles

EML light on

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

all rear seats folded down parshal belt check done

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/r tyre close to limit on outer edge

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 18 Oct 2016 83,699 miles

3 wheel trims missing

Oil leak ()

all rear seats have been folded down

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

Fail 18 Oct 2016 83,699 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

3 wheel trims missing

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

Oil leak ()

all rear seats have been folded down

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

n/s/f washer jet blocked

Pass 15 Oct 2015 75,351 miles

brake pipes corroding

exhaust deteriorating

front brake pads wearing low

front washers weak

oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,889 miles

all rear seats folded down

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f wheel trim missing

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 8 Oct 2013 60,409 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

front washers half blocked

rear wiper blade u/s

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall and worn low on outer edge

Pass 8 Oct 2013 60,409 miles

exhaust deteriorating

front washers half blocked

rear wiper blade u/s

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall and worn low on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,859 miles

exhaust deteriorating

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,070 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Oct 2011 45,070 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advice tracking check

o/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2010 37,993 miles

chips in front windscreen

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,208 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SB55 ZFZ is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB55 ZFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SB55 ZFZ?

You can check the full history of SB55 ZFZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SB55 ZFZ registered?

SB55 ZFZ is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 January 2006.

Is SB55 ZFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 ZFZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SB55 ZFZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SB55 ZFZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.