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YA55 WTJ

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,941 mi
Last recorded118,941 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 WTJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 118,941 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 118,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 117,472 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 115,428 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,046 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 113,046 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 110,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,950 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 106,047 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 103,586 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 97,520 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2016 90,664 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,095 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 79,442 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 79,442 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,856 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,231 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 57,665 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,518 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front discs scored and corroded inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2010 42,080 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 31,351 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 WTJ is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YA55 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

YA55 WTJ is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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