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SG06 XJY

2006 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,903 mi
Last recorded117,903 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG06 XJY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 117,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2026 117,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,810 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened upper suspension arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 110,702 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crash bar corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess very corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 106,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 102,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 98,020 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 98,020 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 95,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 91,874 miles

Front headlights slightly opaque

Pass 14 Mar 2020 88,411 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 84,043 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 79,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,688 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode on inner surfaces

both front tyres feathering on edges 185/65/15

Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,676 miles

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox/engine (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,676 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox/engine (6.1.D.1a)

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2015 66,104 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2014 61,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,828 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 51,401 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 51,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,724 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,397 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 41,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,858 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 35,858 miles

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

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

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 XJY is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SG06 XJY, 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 XJY registered?

SG06 XJY is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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