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CE05 VDV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,217 mi
Last recorded100,217 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 VDV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,217 miles

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

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

Rear light broke General body damage

Pass 30 Jun 2015 95,078 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bodywork damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2015 95,078 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bodywork damaged

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Jul 2014 89,758 miles

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

both sides outer sills fitted

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f wiper split on ends and o/s/r light lens damaged/temp repair

Fail 17 Jun 2014 89,548 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both sides outer sills fitted

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f wiper split on ends and o/s/r light lens damaged/temp repair

Pass 30 Jun 2013 83,603 miles

185/55 R15 88H

o/s/f outer wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

power steering pump area damp poss minor leak

rear tyres perishing

Fail 29 Jun 2013 83,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

185/55 R15 88H

o/s/f outer wheel rim slightly damaged

o/s/r tyre bold on inner edge

power steering pump area damp poss minor leak

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,196 miles

Steering rack and reservoir damp possible leaks

Windscreen dirty

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,713 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 67,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 61,631 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 54,842 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 54,793 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child locks on, on rear.

nearside front drivers door check strap bolt loose.

plastic side skirts fitted. so not able for full inspection of outter sills on n/s and o/s.

slight bind on offside rear wheel/brake assembly.

the child seat was fitted to the nearside rear.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 47,083 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 45,662 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CE05 VDV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CE05 VDV, 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 CE05 VDV registered?

CE05 VDV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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