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CP54 VBJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

102,941 mi
Last recorded102,941 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 VBJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 102,941 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 102,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 100,846 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 May 2025 100,842 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 98,807 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 98,782 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 95,873 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 May 2023 95,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 92,376 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 88,546 miles

rust forming on inner sill panels

Pass 21 Jan 2020 87,039 miles

Drivers door interior handle loose

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Park brake reading low N/S Park brake efficiency only just passed

Fail 21 Jan 2020 87,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Drivers door interior handle loose

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Park brake reading low N/S Park brake efficiency only just passed

Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,164 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 84,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 81,105 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 81,055 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,327 miles

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

nearside front dip beam light output poor

Fail 10 Jan 2017 78,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 74,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres are showing signs of age

offside mirror has damage

offside wiper is split

Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,617 miles

NS handbrake reading low

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 67,617 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NS handbrake reading low

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 63,372 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,372 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 28 Jan 2012 60,943 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 60,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,108 miles

airbag light staying on

nearside front and offside rear tyres cracking in tread

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,256 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

RR wiper split

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,367 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper split

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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CP54 VBJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 CP54 VBJ, 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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CP54 VBJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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