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SG06 XJA

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

46,048 mi
Last recorded46,048 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

whole car is undersealed

Fail 19 Mar 2025 46,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

whole car is undersealed

Pass 2 Mar 2024 43,337 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 43,334 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 36,613 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 36,603 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 36,259 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2021 36,252 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 36,123 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion under side

Pass 26 Feb 2020 35,785 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 34,878 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 34,861 miles

Exhaust system insecure front hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 34,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,096 miles

side wall slight perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2017 33,088 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding brake jammed on (3.7.B.1)

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

side wall slight perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2016 30,891 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 29,581 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,052 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 26,707 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,908 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,256 miles

ADVISORY OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHT PITTING TO INSIDE

Pass 15 Mar 2010 21,694 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 21,694 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 20,018 miles

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 XJA 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 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 SG06 XJA, 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 XJA registered?

SG06 XJA is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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