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FV55 FPO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,057 mi
Last recorded114,057 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 FPO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 114,057 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leak from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced saeling (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sealing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 109,614 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 107,162 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sump rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2024 102,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 97,853 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2022 91,811 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear inner sills & chassis rusty

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,365 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2020 81,873 miles

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

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

general corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2020 81,873 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,052 miles

General under body of vehicle corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,052 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

General under body of vehicle corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,223 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

vehicle generally corroded underneath

Pass 21 Jan 2017 60,162 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear inner sills an chassis corroded

accident damage to front bumper

steering rack damp

front bumper loose

Fail 10 Jan 2017 60,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking filler neck (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Rear inner sills an chassis corroded

accident damage to front bumper

steering rack damp

front bumper loose

Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,791 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 47,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front yre 3.2mm

offside rear tyre 3.5mm

Fail 12 Jan 2015 47,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front yre 3.2mm

offside rear tyre 3.5mm

Pass 13 Jan 2014 41,371 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,766 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 30,581 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Jan 2011 25,685 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 25,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,533 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,477 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,141 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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FV55 FPO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc 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 FV55 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

FV55 FPO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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