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FL55 VNO

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

118,665 mi
Last recorded118,665 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL55 VNO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 118,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 117,886 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2024 117,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2023 115,343 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 114,812 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 114,807 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,550 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 114,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 113,481 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 113,478 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 109,818 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,539 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 91,892 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,458 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

steering lock worn

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,598 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 80,598 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,311 miles

all 4 brake disc's badly pitted

Fail 8 Feb 2013 73,311 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 brake disc's badly pitted

Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,856 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 48,661 miles

P\a front brake disc's pitted

Fail 7 Jan 2011 48,661 miles

P\a front brake disc's pitted

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,890 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 17,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 16,999 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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FL55 VNO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FL55 VNO, 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 FL55 VNO registered?

FL55 VNO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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