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HW55 HTU

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

52,291 mi
Last recorded52,291 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 HTU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 52,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of mot (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where it joins to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 52,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of mot (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Where it joins to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 50,893 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 48,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 48,897 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 46,575 miles

Offside Front Outer track rod end dust cover deteriorating/perished but not holed

Fail 12 Sep 2023 46,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer track rod end dust cover deteriorating/perished but not holed

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,801 miles

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))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 43,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 37,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 30,390 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 26,899 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2017 25,311 miles

both front brake discs worn/pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 11 Dec 2017 25,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 23,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

wipers split

Pass 21 Dec 2015 21,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r brake pads 3mm

Fail 21 Dec 2015 21,670 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r brake pads 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2015 19,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres perrished but no cords exposed

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 17,500 miles

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

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

all four tyres perrishing

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jan 2014 17,500 miles

all four tyres perrishing

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2012 15,123 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,521 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 9,583 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 7,298 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 4,788 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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HW55 HTU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HW55 HTU, 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 HW55 HTU registered?

HW55 HTU is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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