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CP54 VBL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,803 mi
Last recorded119,803 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 VBL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 119,803 miles

Front both headlight lens discoloured pattern just visable

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight fluid leak through steering boot gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low on edges inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 112,978 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 112,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 105,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 105,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 94,104 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 94,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 85,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 85,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak from steering rack end plug cap (2.1.5 (a))

both headlights lens discoloured pattern just visable

Pass 28 Nov 2019 72,706 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 72,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 1 Dec 2017 56,984 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

gearbox oil leak ,nearside driveshaft seal

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,206 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,643 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 45,643 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,083 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 37,934 miles

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

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 34,075 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2009 26,930 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 23,354 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 23,354 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 20,024 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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CP54 VBL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VBL, 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 CP54 VBL registered?

CP54 VBL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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