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VT55 FWS

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,590 mi
Last recorded71,590 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 71,590 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 71,590 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r rear section at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r rear section at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 68,126 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr rear section at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr rear section at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 64,638 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,777 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 60,775 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 57,436 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 54,434 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 51,761 miles

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

unable to see brakes through steel wheels

Pass 19 Jan 2019 49,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to see pads through steel wheels

Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,794 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

different season tyres fitted across rear axle

unable to see condition of front pads through steel wheels

Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,958 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 40,304 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 29 Jan 2016 40,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front brake slightly binding

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 26 Jan 2015 38,017 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Jan 2015 38,016 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre perishing on side walls and wearing on both edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 35,647 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre close to wear markers,wearing on edges and has a nail in it

Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,291 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2013 33,289 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,969 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,848 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 23,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,935 miles

Nearside 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 FWS is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWS, 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 VT55 FWS registered?

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

Is VT55 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT55 FWS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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