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EK05 VWV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,513 mi
Last recorded169,513 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 VWV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 169,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 169,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 159,760 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 159,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 153,778 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 153,778 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 147,320 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 141,915 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 141,915 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 133,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,432 miles

both headlamp lenses are deteriorating

items obscured by sill covers

slight leak on power steering by rack

Fail 2 May 2015 113,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

could not check sills fully , covers fitted

damage to screen

headlamp lenses are starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 May 2015 113,839 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

could not check sills fully , covers fitted

damage to screen

headlamp lenses are starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 May 2014 106,829 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 102,084 miles

damage to nearside rear door

wipers smeary

Fail 1 May 2013 102,824 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

damage to nearside rear door

front brake discs lipped

wipers smeary

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,553 miles

1 screw in n/s/r tyre

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2011 64,578 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 48,032 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 48,032 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 33,792 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear tyres slightly perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2008 25,619 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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EK05 VWV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EK05 VWV, 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 EK05 VWV registered?

EK05 VWV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is EK05 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 VWV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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