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EK55 WHC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,536 mi
Last recorded83,536 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 WHC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 83,536 miles

Exhaust heat sield loose

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 83,535 miles

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

Exhaust heat sield loose

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 79,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 75,216 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 75,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R16 87H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 70,290 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 70,290 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 67,261 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted / corroded inner side of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted / corroded inner side of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 67,260 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted / corroded inner side of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted / corroded inner side of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,673 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 62,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 59,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Travel on parking brake lever

Fail 25 Jan 2020 59,271 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,966 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 46,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 3 Feb 2017 40,620 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 30,805 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,002 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 24,893 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 212,307 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 17,221 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 15,450 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 12,681 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 WHC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EK55 WHC, 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 WHC registered?

EK55 WHC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 October 2005.

Is EK55 WHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK55 WHC shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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