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GV55 VDK

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 VDK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 83,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,398 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 69,398 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 69,107 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 59,592 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2018 59,561 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,920 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 51,198 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 51,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 48,735 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,514 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 39,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,331 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,054 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 28,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,724 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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GV55 VDK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV55 VDK, 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 GV55 VDK registered?

GV55 VDK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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