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GV55 ZYW

2006 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,973 mi
Last recorded79,973 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 ZYW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 79,973 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 79,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 75,708 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp reducing light

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate air bag Flashing (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 70,400 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 70,400 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Slight thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Disc lipped and corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 62,418 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 58,031 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 55,175 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 51,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,077 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2017 44,808 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 40,763 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 40,760 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,328 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 33,383 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,166 miles

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

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,763 miles

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

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 28 Jan 2011 23,038 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s front brake discs slightly scored

Fail 28 Jan 2011 23,036 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 29 Jan 2010 18,636 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 9,411 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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GV55 ZYW is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV55 ZYW, 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 GV55 ZYW registered?

GV55 ZYW is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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