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VT55 FYE

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,066 mi
Last recorded101,066 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 101,066 miles

Front and rear shock cover gaiters deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 92,992 miles

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

general age related under body surface corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2022 92,988 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

general age related under body surface corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,663 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 77,832 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 77,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 71,661 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 71,661 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 65,869 miles

Front 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))

front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 7 Dec 2018 65,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front 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))

front tyres worn inner edge

n/s head lamp loose

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,622 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 59,538 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 57,468 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 57,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,470 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 55,470 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 53,698 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 51,548 miles

centre/rear sections of exhaust surface corrosion.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,092 miles

centre to rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,334 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,978 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,188 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 FYE is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

VT55 FYE is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 February 2006.

Is VT55 FYE safe to buy?

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