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FY05 VLO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,384 mi
Last recorded116,384 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 VLO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 116,384 miles

Front Headlamps deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 107,239 miles

Engine management light illuminating on dashboard

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 103,179 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Fog light damaged

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underside body corrosion

Underside suspension components corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 103,179 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Fog light damaged

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underside body corrosion

Underside suspension components corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,514 miles

tyres worn on edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,616 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 89,129 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,625 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,416 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,512 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,064 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,838 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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FY05 VLO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FY05 VLO, 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 FY05 VLO registered?

FY05 VLO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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