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SO55 YKS

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 YKS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 84,157 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 84,155 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 82,790 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 82,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 80,765 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 73,409 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 58,078 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,623 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,623 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 53,586 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

side skirts fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,077 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 39,607 miles

rear discs corroding

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade split

slight bind front brakes

Pass 30 Jan 2010 34,058 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,379 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 25,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

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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SO55 YKS is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SO55 YKS, 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 SO55 YKS registered?

SO55 YKS is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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