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EK55 AOP

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,972 mi
Last recorded97,972 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 AOP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 97,972 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 97,972 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,471 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 89,872 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,915 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 85,915 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer / interpipe joint corroded and leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 74,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,688 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 61,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper split

rear shock dust covers split

Pass 30 Aug 2016 56,141 miles

Inner sidewall of both rear tyres cracked/perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 52,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 42,175 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,590 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,560 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,599 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 29,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 26,499 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 26,499 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 21,272 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 16,232 miles

Front wiper blades poor

N/S/R Tyre has a small nail in the tread

Rear wiper blade split

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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EK55 AOP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc 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 EK55 AOP, 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 EK55 AOP registered?

EK55 AOP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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The MOT history for EK55 AOP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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