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VT55 FZF

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,004 mi
Last recorded75,004 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 75,004 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 74,666 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)

Oil leak power steering ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 74,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section broken away & rear box in poor condition (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section broken away (7.1.1)

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)

Oil leak power steering ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,024 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

engine oil low

misting of oil on power steering rack

Pass 27 May 2016 72,643 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2016 72,613 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 70,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre cracking and worn on edge

pas fluid appears to be low

wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 May 2015 70,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nsr tyre cracking and worn on edge

pas fluid appears to be low

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 66,944 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hubcaps fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 59,262 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust is heavily corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 53,985 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 53,985 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 41,451 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,236 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 FZF is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FZF, 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 FZF registered?

VT55 FZF is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is VT55 FZF safe to buy?

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