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VO06 XRF

2006 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,491 mi
Last recorded106,491 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO06 XRF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 106,491 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 101,848 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 100,530 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 100,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 97,969 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 97,969 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 88,141 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 80,906 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 80,897 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,669 miles

both front tyres 2.5mm and wearing smooth on edges

mid and rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 74,623 miles

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

both front tyres 2.5mm and wearing smooth on edges

mid and rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,960 miles

n.s parking brake effort low compared to o.s see brake test print out

rear and mid exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,003 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm and wearing smooth on inner edges

front and rear brake pads appear low

n.s parking brake effort lower than o.s. (see brake test print out)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 47,953 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,643 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,241 miles

long travel on handbrake

nearside rear tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 4 Mar 2009 27,616 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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VO06 XRF is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO06 XRF, 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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VO06 XRF is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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