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FV55 CWU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,750 mi
Last recorded60,750 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 CWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 60,750 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 60,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 58,489 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 58,486 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front inner (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front and rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 15 Jan 2016 55,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,994 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,581 miles

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

centre to rear exhaust sections joint very corroded/weak but not leaking at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,991 miles

both sides rear brake discs lipped

both sides rear inner brake pads worn

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,996 miles

both sides front brake discs slightly corroding

both sides rear inner brake pads appear worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 16,963 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 10,204 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 5,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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FV55 CWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV55 CWU registered?

FV55 CWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is FV55 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV55 CWU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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