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CX55 VUK

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,292 mi
Last recorded97,292 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 VUK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,292 miles

All road springs slightly corroded

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside front wing/bumper damaged

Offside front door damaged

Power steering pump noisy

Rear bumper damaged

Slight weep from power steering pump

Fail 5 Mar 2026 97,292 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

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

All road springs slightly corroded

Front exhaust mounting broken

Nearside front wing/bumper damaged

Offside front door damaged

Power steering pump noisy

Rear bumper damaged

Slight weep from power steering pump

Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,466 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 88,466 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 82,548 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 71,594 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 70,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 70,391 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,354 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,006 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 68,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,306 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 66,071 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,595 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 63,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear tyres cracking noted on the tread

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,965 miles

Rear wiper worn

Pass 6 Nov 2012 56,873 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,447 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,294 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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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CX55 VUK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 CX55 VUK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX55 VUK registered?

CX55 VUK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CX55 VUK safe to buy?

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