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SM06 XUW

2006 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,929 mi
Last recorded84,929 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 XUW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 84,929 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 84,929 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 81,105 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,706 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 77,697 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,934 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 72,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,973 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 70,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 64,869 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 64,840 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,586 miles

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

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

front arm corroded o/s

Fail 1 Jun 2018 58,586 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

front arm corroded o/s

Pass 4 Jun 2017 53,578 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2017 53,578 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,114 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2016 51,114 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

front number plate damaged

item removed from drivers view of the road

rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,394 miles

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

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

thing on screen

Fail 2 Jun 2015 49,394 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear tyres split on inner sidewall

thing on screen

Pass 7 Jun 2014 49,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 43,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2012 38,927 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 38,927 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 33,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,806 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel sticking slightly

Pass 27 May 2009 22,069 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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SM06 XUW is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SM06 XUW, 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 SM06 XUW registered?

SM06 XUW is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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