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YY55 VZP

2006 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,539 mi
Last recorded60,539 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Almera58,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 VZP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 60,539 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 58,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 56,425 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 56,425 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 53,687 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 51,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,183 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 46,696 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 44,193 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 41,381 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 41,381 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,783 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,629 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 32,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 22,513 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 19,267 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,484 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 11,552 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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YY55 VZP is a 2006 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YY55 VZP, 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 YY55 VZP registered?

YY55 VZP is a 2006 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 February 2006.

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