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EA05 VBU

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,174 mi
Last recorded87,174 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 VBU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,174 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 71,563 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 71,494 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 53,849 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 53,843 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,827 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,827 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,524 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 21,611 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 15,857 miles

both front tyres warn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,161 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 VBU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

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

Is EA05 VBU safe to buy?

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