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EK55 JVR

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

56,645 mi
Last recorded56,645 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 JVR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 56,645 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 56,645 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 54,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Fail 12 Oct 2024 54,988 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Pass 12 Oct 2023 53,189 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,315 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 49,589 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 47,944 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 47,944 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 46,526 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light unit broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 44,402 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,819 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 41,819 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 38,825 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 38,821 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 35,742 miles

Front tyres wearing close to wear marks

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2015 35,742 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing close to wear marks

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2014 32,329 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 32,329 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 29,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2012 24,941 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 21,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 21,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,124 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 15,443 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,004 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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EK55 JVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EK55 JVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 JVR registered?

EK55 JVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is EK55 JVR safe to buy?

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