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EA05 VBN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,162 mi
Last recorded135,162 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VBN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,162 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 135,162 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 127,418 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 125,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 125,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 123,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 117,210 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 117,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 109,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

ns/os rear brake discs partially worn/corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2012 109,279 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

ns/os rear brake discs partially worn/corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2011 100,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs partially worn

Fail 31 Mar 2011 100,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs partially worn

Pass 24 Apr 2010 94,410 miles

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

front & rear wheel arches/inner wings dirty

osr tyre showing signs of run-flat damage[outer sidewall]

Fail 24 Apr 2010 94,410 miles

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

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

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

front & rear wheel arches/inner wings dirty

osr tyre showing signs of run-flat damage[outer sidewall]

Pass 27 Apr 2009 89,925 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,180 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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EA05 VBN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EA05 VBN, 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 EA05 VBN registered?

EA05 VBN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is EA05 VBN safe to buy?

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