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LV55 XXW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,900 mi
Last recorded99,900 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XXW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 99,900 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2026 99,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 83,242 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 83,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,953 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 78,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2023 73,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside headlight dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,374 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 65,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 60,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 60,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,279 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 48,372 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 48,372 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 47,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 43,404 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 39,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,654 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,151 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 26,540 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,978 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 21,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 17,535 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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LV55 XXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LV55 XXW, 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 LV55 XXW registered?

LV55 XXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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