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FV55 BBF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,262 mi
Last recorded95,262 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 BBF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 95,262 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 91,434 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,343 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 86,343 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 81,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 76,637 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,865 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,283 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 64,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 61,910 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 61,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint steering rack feed pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,357 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 58,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 53,140 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 47,815 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 42,538 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 37,206 miles

near side rear tyre cracking-up on treads

Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,419 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 26,982 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 20,983 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 20,983 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,321 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 15,321 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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FV55 BBF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FV55 BBF, 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 FV55 BBF registered?

FV55 BBF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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