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AG02 VZN

2002 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,650 mi
Last recorded113,650 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Almera64,387 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG02 VZN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 113,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front suspension parts surface rust

Pass 13 Nov 2021 112,466 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 114,263 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 110,812 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 107,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 107,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid-rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,692 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 104,689 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,663 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,116 miles

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,841 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2015 93,837 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 89,256 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,272 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 78,329 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 70,383 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 61,449 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 53,489 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 53,489 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 4,493 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 44,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 May 2007 33,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 33,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 91,983 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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AG02 VZN is a 2002 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 64,387 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 AG02 VZN, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AG02 VZN registered?

AG02 VZN is a 2002 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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