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VT55 BYV

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

43,368 mi
Last recorded43,368 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 BYV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 43,368 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 43,368 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 36,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 36,239 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 32,580 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inside & outside

Pass 8 Feb 2023 30,431 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 26,525 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 25,828 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 25,357 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 24,448 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 24,448 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 23,394 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 22,205 miles

Nearside rear tyre pressure low adjusted

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 22,205 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre pressure low adjusted

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 20,837 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 19,653 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2014 17,964 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 17,955 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 16,373 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 14,495 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 12,506 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 10,277 miles

n/s/f tyre well worn

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on inner edge 195/55/16

Pass 5 Feb 2009 8,171 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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VT55 BYV 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 78.3%.

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 VT55 BYV, 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 VT55 BYV registered?

VT55 BYV is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is VT55 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT55 BYV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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