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EA05 VBT

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

150,077 mi
Last recorded150,077 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VBT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 150,077 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 150,070 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 146,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear slight exhaust leak

Pass 24 Oct 2022 142,979 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,884 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,166 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 126,439 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 113,493 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 101,824 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,361 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,267 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 71,229 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,300 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 49,975 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 49,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 39,862 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 31,014 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,867 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 14,321 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 VBT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 EA05 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

EA05 VBT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is EA05 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA05 VBT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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