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LX55 VSZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,332 mi
Last recorded96,332 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 VSZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,332 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 96,332 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 72,325 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 72,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,882 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 66,718 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,351 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 60,351 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 54,371 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 54,371 miles

N/S/REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING

Fail 28 Jun 2013 44,810 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,810 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,783 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,965 miles

nearside front tyre wall cut

Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,978 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F lamp lens cracked

front brake pads worn !

Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,863 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 9,835 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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LX55 VSZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 LX55 VSZ, 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 LX55 VSZ registered?

LX55 VSZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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