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YA55 WHE

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,501 mi
Last recorded145,501 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 WHE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 145,501 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 145,477 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 139,018 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 129,524 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 129,524 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 121,584 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 110,566 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 110,566 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,321 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 99,661 miles

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,809 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 28 Jan 2019 91,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

general corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,464 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 88,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 87,027 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 87,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 84,866 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre has surface cracking and is worn on outer sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Sump has bad corrosion and is damp

Unable to clearly see rear brake pads

Pass 31 Jan 2015 82,710 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 77,905 miles

brakess have corrosion

chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Nov 2012 73,222 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,222 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 62,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 52,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 43,430 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 34,424 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 WHE is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WHE, 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 WHE registered?

YA55 WHE is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 January 2006.

Is YA55 WHE safe to buy?

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