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FV54 VSA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,851 mi
Last recorded75,851 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 VSA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 75,851 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 28 Nov 2018 75,849 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear box flange deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished, tread 3mm

Fail 24 Nov 2016 68,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section to rear box flange deteriorated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished, tread 3mm

Pass 11 Dec 2015 64,180 miles

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

Nearside Headlight output reduced (dull)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Nov 2014 60,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 54,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside headlamp slightly dim, possible bulb fault

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2013 54,188 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside headlamp slightly dim, possible bulb fault

offside headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,086 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp slightly dim

Pass 23 Oct 2011 43,185 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 43,010 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,080 miles

handbrake travel getting high

Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,591 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel getting high

Fail 29 Oct 2009 30,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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FV54 VSA 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 61.1%.

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 FV54 VSA, 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 FV54 VSA registered?

FV54 VSA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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