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CP05 VHW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,604 mi
Last recorded69,604 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VHW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 69,604 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 69,604 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 65,795 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,711 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 60,033 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output X2 both sides deterioated. (4.1.4 (b))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining.

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 yrs old & perishing + sidewall worn/damaged. 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 59,270 miles

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Drive belt perishing/cracking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rear of engine. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 yrs old & perishing + sidewall worn/damaged. 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear x2 boot stay struts worn/weak & not holding.

Fail 3 Feb 2022 59,270 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 both sides head lamps polished to obtain a clear beam image. (4.1.4 (b))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining.

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Tyre fitted the wrong way around. x2 front wheel swapped. (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively Drive belt perishing/cracking. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rear of engine. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 yrs old & perishing + sidewall worn/damaged. 185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear x2 boot stay struts worn/weak & not holding.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,611 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 57,252 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 54,759 miles

both head lights deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 52,725 miles

both head lights deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,345 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 32,685 miles

Restricted visibilty due to plastic sill covers

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,784 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 24,934 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 20,572 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,739 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 15,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 10,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 6,031 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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CP05 VHW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP05 VHW, 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 CP05 VHW registered?

CP05 VHW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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