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VU55 ZGP

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,406 mi
Last recorded124,406 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZGP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 124,406 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 124,402 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 117,829 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2025 117,555 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD CLOSE TO EXPOSING CORDS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 108,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 May 2023 96,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm ( 195/55/16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 96,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm ( 195/55/16 ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 89,026 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2022 89,026 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 88,926 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 88,926 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 87,592 miles

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

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

unable to view inner brake pads front and rear

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,290 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 73,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,693 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 65,693 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 65,467 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside hand brake lever on caliper not returning to stop

Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,894 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 58,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear tyre side wall starting to split/tear

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 51,165 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 44,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,162 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2012 28,822 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 22,721 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 18,914 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,020 miles

front wipers starting to smear

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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VU55 ZGP is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VU55 ZGP, 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 VU55 ZGP registered?

VU55 ZGP is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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