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PK55 VAU

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,598 mi
Last recorded91,598 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 VAU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 91,598 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 91,597 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 90,131 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 90,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyre size /spare wheel ? (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 88,870 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 85,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 83,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear part of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

towbar not fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2020 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,875 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 73,529 miles

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

Bonnet can not be opened

Chassis, brakes lines and coil springs corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 64,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 64,418 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre poor condition cracking on shoulder+between tread

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,533 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,458 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 54,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 50,936 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,170 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2012 47,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 42,862 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 37,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,273 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,272 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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PK55 VAU is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc 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 PK55 VAU, 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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PK55 VAU is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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