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MV55 VKM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

95,259 mi
Last recorded95,259 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VKM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 95,259 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,055 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 92,617 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 87,757 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 87,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 82,015 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 77,690 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,302 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 68,690 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 60,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,433 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 41,596 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 28,454 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,474 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,571 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 14,795 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 12,661 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 10,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 8,298 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 6,174 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 VKM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV55 VKM registered?

MV55 VKM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is MV55 VKM safe to buy?

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