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SO06 EKX

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

79,285 mi
Last recorded79,285 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 EKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,285 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s front headlamp brackets broken but still secure

Fail 14 Sep 2021 66,888 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

o/s and n/s front headlamp brackets broken but still secure

Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,432 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

n/s & o/s front headlight unit bracket broken but still secure

o/s/r handbrake requires repair or adjustment

Fail 27 Jul 2020 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

n/s & o/s front headlight unit bracket broken but still secure

Fail 8 Jul 2020 77,397 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 73,298 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 73,298 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 70,503 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 70,503 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 66,868 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 66,868 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported AT MIDDLE, (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,493 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Apr 2016 59,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Apr 2015 53,147 miles

FRONT REG PLATE HAS SMALL CRACK

NSR TAIL LAMP CRACKED

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 53,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

FRONT REG PLATE HAS SMALL CRACK

NSR TAIL LAMP CRACKED

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,034 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 46,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,543 miles

Offside Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 40,543 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 36,953 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 30,798 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 25,473 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,473 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 21,555 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2009 21,555 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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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SO06 EKX is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 SO06 EKX, 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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SO06 EKX is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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