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SG06 XNZ

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,400 mi
Last recorded112,400 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 112,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 112,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 107,453 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 107,351 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 100,244 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 99,903 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 92,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake hose a little lose in holder

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlight mount damage but secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine sump corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 84,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dampness inside light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Mar 2020 80,280 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dampness inside light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,025 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 63,775 miles

near side front tyre heavily worn on outer edge and has cuts/curb damage to side wall

near side rear tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 15 Feb 2016 59,848 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Feb 2016 59,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 55,994 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 55,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,146 miles

battery tray loose

Fail 10 Feb 2014 52,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery tray loose

nearside front tyre cut across tread

Pass 13 Feb 2013 47,625 miles

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 13 Feb 2013 47,625 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake discs worn

hand brake has long travel

rear brake discs worn and glazed

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2012 43,330 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,330 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Jan 2011 36,338 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,151 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 22,159 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 XNZ is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ registered?

SG06 XNZ is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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