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VT55 FZJ

2006 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

44,541 mi
Last recorded44,541 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 FZJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 44,541 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 38,679 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 38,600 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 38,600 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 38,453 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 38,453 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 38,293 miles

Areas of corrosion on vehicle underside

Fail 8 Jul 2020 38,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Areas of corrosion on vehicle underside

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 38,094 miles

Areas of corrosion on vehicle underside

Exhaust system rusty

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 38,094 miles

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

Areas of corrosion on vehicle underside

Exhaust system rusty

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,835 miles

Exhaust back box rusty

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 37,559 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 37,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 37,242 miles

Exhaust backbox rusty

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 37,021 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,809 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 33,412 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,214 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 25,917 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,915 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

parts of exhaust system corroded

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 FZJ is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

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

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