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YD06 VFF

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,195 mi
Last recorded98,195 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD06 VFF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 98,195 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 92,128 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake low (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake low (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 85,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2022 78,570 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,366 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2021 72,363 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 71,452 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres 195/55r16 91v xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 68,746 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 68,746 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Needs caliper / hose (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,368 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,909 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,791 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 45,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Fail 3 Jul 2015 45,989 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,623 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 4 Jul 2014 39,623 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Jul 2013 32,042 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,617 miles

Advise rear brake pads appear low

Advise rear tyres wearing out of shape

Pass 14 Jun 2011 17,189 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 15,033 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 11,083 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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YD06 VFF is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YD06 VFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD06 VFF registered?

YD06 VFF is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 2006.

Is YD06 VFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD06 VFF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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