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AO05 VNA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,169 mi
Last recorded125,169 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 125,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

steering rack has mist of oil

Fail 29 Jan 2015 125,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads low

steering rack has mist of oil

Pass 4 Feb 2014 110,376 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing and wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 95,275 miles

offside rear light lense damaged

Fail 5 Feb 2013 95,275 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear light lense damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2011 76,788 miles

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

Poor repair to offside rear light

Fail 1 Dec 2011 76,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Poor repair to offside rear light

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,355 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

accident damage to offside front bumper

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Dec 2009 46,282 miles

1) tyres 185 65 15 2) wheel trims fitted 3) front brake discs worn 4) front o/s and n/s tyres worn n/s sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2009 43,382 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 32,501 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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AO05 VNA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VNA, 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 VNA registered?

AO05 VNA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is AO05 VNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 VNA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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