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YA55 TXT

2006 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,191 mi
Last recorded87,191 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 TXT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 87,191 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 7 May 2026 87,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,119 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering leak from rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,822 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,641 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 80,641 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 77,006 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 77,006 miles

Emissions not tested DUE TO MAJOR GAS LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak MIDDLE SECTION HAS A MAJOR LEAK. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE SECTION AT REAR. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH. DETACHED FROM ITS BONDING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH. DETACHED FROM ITS BONDING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,990 miles

ENGINE SUMP POROUS, SLIGHT LEAK

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 72,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

ENGINE SUMP POROUS, SLIGHT LEAK

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,866 miles

BOTH ABS RINGS ON FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 MM TREAD 195/55/16 WORN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 68,865 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement HANDBRAKE LEVER SEIZED (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement HANDBRAKE LEVER SEIZED (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

BOTH ABS RINGS ON FRONT DRIVE SHAFTS CORRODED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9 MM TREAD 195/55/16 WORN ON BOTH EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 64,215 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 64,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 61,383 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,149 miles

nearside headlight dim

Fail 15 Oct 2014 56,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

nearside headlight dim

Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,037 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres poor condition splits.

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2011 42,141 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 37,628 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,119 miles

Nearside 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 29 Nov 2008 26,552 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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YA55 TXT is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YA55 TXT, 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 YA55 TXT registered?

YA55 TXT is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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