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YL55 FZC

2006 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,014 mi
Last recorded86,014 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 FZC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 86,014 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 84,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin About 4-6k miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,478 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 83,478 miles

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))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,112 miles

NSR tyre 15 years old

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,889 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 80,114 miles

NSR tyre 12yo

Fail 8 Jan 2021 80,111 miles

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

NSR tyre 12yo

Pass 9 Jan 2020 79,264 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,289 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,483 miles

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

OS headlamp dull

Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,483 miles

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

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

OS headlamp dull

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,707 miles

Front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm - REPLACE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 66,573 miles

N/S/R tyre on 2mm

Pass 6 Jan 2014 62,603 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,738 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,592 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,339 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 39,544 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 31,712 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 31,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YL55 FZC is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YL55 FZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL55 FZC registered?

YL55 FZC is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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The MOT history for YL55 FZC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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