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SG06 XAS

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,031 mi
Last recorded98,031 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 XAS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,031 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 98,031 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,148 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 94,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper sticking on

Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,318 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,598 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2022 83,598 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 80,217 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 78,653 miles

Front sub frame slight corrosion

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 76,398 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,478 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 74,478 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 72,455 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 72,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,636 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 67,465 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,465 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,950 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,345 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,129 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,627 miles

rear wiper torn

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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SG06 XAS is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SG06 XAS, 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 SG06 XAS registered?

SG06 XAS is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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