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MV55 VKC

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

115,934 mi
Last recorded115,934 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,934 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 115,934 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 112,595 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 105,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 102,975 miles

slight misting of oil from steering rack

Pass 1 May 2017 100,021 miles

Misting of oil to offside power steering

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,909 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,593 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 90,976 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 90,976 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 87,815 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,717 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 80,418 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 3 Nov 2010 70,011 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside headlamp density getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 58,458 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,072 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 34,740 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,843 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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MV55 VKC 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 89.5%.

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 MV55 VKC, 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 MV55 VKC registered?

MV55 VKC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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