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LY55 DAO

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,151 mi
Last recorded72,151 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 DAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 72,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 70,541 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 69,245 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 69,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 67,572 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 65,525 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 15 Jan 2020 63,814 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 61,341 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 58,220 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 55,514 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 53,038 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 50,028 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 50,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre cuts/splits to inner sidewall

offside front tyre heavly worn on inner edge and cuts/splits to inner sidewall . Advice change

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,810 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 47,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside and offside windscreen wiper blades split

Pass 14 Feb 2013 45,173 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 45,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake discs worn advice change

front brake pads look low

handbrake travel

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,457 miles

nearside headlamp security

Fail 10 Feb 2012 42,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 33,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 27,892 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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LY55 DAO is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LY55 DAO, 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 LY55 DAO registered?

LY55 DAO is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is LY55 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY55 DAO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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