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LD05 VAY

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,775 mi
Last recorded120,775 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 VAY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 120,775 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 118,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 118,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 106,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S front headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front wipers smeary

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 28 Jul 2020 106,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

O/S front headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front wipers smeary

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 3 May 2019 94,566 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 83,467 miles

Headlights poor condition

Fail 21 May 2018 83,467 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlights poor condition

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside headlight lens becoming opaque (weak beam pattern)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,979 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlight lens opaque (weak beam pattern)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 66,951 miles

O/s headlight lens opaque(weak beam pattern)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 62,696 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,892 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,811 miles

rear engine mounting collapsed

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,045 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

restricted visibility due to plastic sii covers

Pass 25 Mar 2010 39,820 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,324 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 31,324 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 24,417 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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LD05 VAY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD05 VAY, 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 LD05 VAY registered?

LD05 VAY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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