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Nissan Almera

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,497 cc

178 DYYMOT history

178 DYY is a blue petrol Nissan Almera first used on 2 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 78,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,555 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
178 DYY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Nissan
Model
Almera
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,497 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

178 DYY was last recorded at 78,555 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 485 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Aug 2009: 24,209 miles, lower than 36,235 miles on 5 Sept 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,070 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
485 miles
Average per year
2,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,555 miles
  • 2025 – 78,070 miles
  • 2024 – 77,534 miles
  • 2023 – 76,906 miles
  • 2022 – 76,322 miles
  • 2021 – 73,890 miles
  • 2020 – 73,624 miles
  • 2019 – 72,920 miles
  • 2018 – 71,204 miles
  • 2017 – 69,833 miles
  • 2016 – 66,860 miles
  • 2015 – 64,991 miles
  • 2014 – 63,451 miles
  • 2013 – 61,605 miles
  • 2012 – 59,034 miles
  • 2011 – 54,618 miles
  • 2010 – 48,227 miles
  • 2009 – 42,135 miles
  • 2008 – 36,235 miles
  • 2007 – 30,409 miles
  • 2006 – 23,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,555 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,555 miles (+485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,555 miles
    Test number
    898369386981
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass78,070 miles (+536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,070 miles
    Test number
    528898343181
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass77,534 miles (+628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,534 miles
    Test number
    928151129569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass76,906 miles (+584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    76,906 miles
    Test number
    812236983282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass76,322 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,322 miles
    Test number
    590640740823
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail76,322 miles (+2,432)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,322 miles
    Test number
    534859012586
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass73,890 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    761331565807
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber spring perch (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear lower sill jacking points corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Fail73,887 miles (+263)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,887 miles
    Test number
    914007557765
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding ns and os (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber spring perch (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear lower sill jacking points corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Pass73,624 miles (+704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    73,624 miles
    Test number
    932915107650
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded, rear box join bad
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brakes slightly grabbing
    • AdvisoryNs and os track rod rubbers deteriorated

  10. Pass72,920 miles (+1,716)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    867965923773
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers/system corroded
    • AdvisoryNs and os rear brakes slightly grabbing

  11. Pass71,204 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,204 miles
    Test number
    806127468482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,833 miles (+2,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,833 miles
    Test number
    284279169826
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brakes squeaky also slightly grabbing

  13. Pass66,860 miles (+1,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    462608671679
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroding
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear lower inner sills corroding

  14. Pass64,991 miles (+1,540)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,991 miles
    Test number
    478611295122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOsr door has child lock on

  15. Pass63,451 miles (+1,846)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    63,451 miles
    Test number
    408585394141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNsf tyre perishing

  16. Pass61,605 miles (+3)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,605 miles
    Test number
    477294493148
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNsf tyre perishing
    • NoteOsr door wont open from inside
    • NoteRear brakes creaky on rolling brake tester

  17. Fail61,602 miles (+2,568)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,602 miles
    Test number
    218823093194
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNsf tyre perishing
    • NoteOsr door wont open from inside
    • NoteRear brakes creaky on rolling brake tester

  18. Pass59,034 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,034 miles
    Test number
    797565892190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,618 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,618 miles
    Test number
    897784641264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre front crossmember corroded.

  20. Fail54,618 miles (+6,391)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,618 miles
    Test number
    505804541231
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre front crossmember corroded.

  21. Pass48,227 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,227 miles
    Test number
    253803940284
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront cross member corroded

  22. Fail48,227 miles (+6,092)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,227 miles
    Test number
    631073240219
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront cross member corroded

  23. Pass42,135 miles (+17,926)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,135 miles
    Test number
    443175049227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,209 miles (-12,026)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,209 miles
    Test number
    314249539239
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass36,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,235 miles
    Test number
    772379948268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,228 miles (+5,819)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,228 miles
    Test number
    372969148412
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass30,409 miles (+6,765)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,409 miles
    Test number
    110443657256
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread depth getting low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread depth low
    • NoteRear handbrake levers on calipers not returning on to stops

  28. Pass23,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,644 miles
    Test number
    963711556210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 178 DYY

What vehicle is registration 178 DYY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 178 DYY on a blue petrol Nissan Almera first used on 2 Sept 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 178 DYY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 178 DYY is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 178 DYY?
The MOT on 178 DYY is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 178 DYY done?
178 DYY was recorded at 78,555 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,734 miles a year.
Has 178 DYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 178 DYY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on 178 DYY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 178 DYY find?
178 DYY passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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