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YX06 SYU

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,619 mi
Last recorded110,619 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX06 SYU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 110,619 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight under body corrosion is effecting brake , suspension and steering components.

Fail 29 Apr 2021 110,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight under body corrosion is effecting brake , suspension and steering components.

Pass 10 Jul 2020 103,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 103,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 95,486 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides lower wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front side repeater outer cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 90,411 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front side repeater outer cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 85,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 85,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 78,207 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 68,364 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 63,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,037 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,266 miles

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Fail 24 Mar 2014 57,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Mar 2013 50,760 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,748 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,924 miles

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside front brake binding

Fail 21 Mar 2012 44,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake requires adjustment

nearside front brake binding

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,256 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,324 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 25,675 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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YX06 SYU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YX06 SYU, 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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YX06 SYU is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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