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FL05 VGO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,561 mi
Last recorded102,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 VGO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 102,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 87,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 87,886 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad spring not mounted correctly

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,218 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 83,214 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,544 miles

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

Slight leak front power steering rack

Fail 4 Oct 2016 81,542 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside front brake binding

Slight leak front power steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,065 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 79,065 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 72,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 65,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2012 55,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2011 47,367 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,131 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 30,274 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,377 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FL05 VGO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FL05 VGO, 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 FL05 VGO registered?

FL05 VGO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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