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VT55 FWG

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

107,289 mi
Last recorded107,289 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 FWG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 107,289 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 105,043 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,327 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 99,371 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 95,869 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))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,388 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,317 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,974 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 86,265 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 81,315 miles

Gearbox mounting worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box joint (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 81,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Through to card (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box joint (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 69,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 64,232 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 58,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,043 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,337 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,979 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,810 miles

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

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

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 FWG is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FWG, 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 FWG registered?

VT55 FWG is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 February 2006.

Is VT55 FWG safe to buy?

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