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AO05 VMZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,072 mi
Last recorded117,072 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 VMZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 117,072 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 116,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 185/65r1588h (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

windscreen has a small chip in zone A less then 10mm

Pass 27 Aug 2019 104,936 miles

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

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 96,986 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 96,986 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the edge

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,764 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 76,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,341 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 67,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 67,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 59,011 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,011 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,547 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 48,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,689 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 33,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,591 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 25,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AO05 VMZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 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 AO05 VMZ, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO05 VMZ registered?

AO05 VMZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is AO05 VMZ safe to buy?

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