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FM54 VVG

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,878 mi
Last recorded77,878 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 VVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,878 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 77,876 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak bottom hose area ()

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 74,502 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 69,980 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 65,525 miles

Offside Rear Lamp is broken.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 65,525 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lamp assembly. (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lamp is broken.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 59,676 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,572 miles

Nearside rear lamp outer cover broken

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,137 miles

Nearside rear lamp outer cover broken

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 54,137 miles

Nearside rear lamp outer cover broken

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,901 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP OUTER CLEAR PLASTIC COVER BROKEN

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,086 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 36,249 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 36,249 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,281 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp outer glass cover broken but all lens is intact

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 32,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear lamp outer glass cover broken but all lens is intact

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

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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FM54 VVG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM54 VVG, 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 FM54 VVG registered?

FM54 VVG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is FM54 VVG safe to buy?

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