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MV55 VMD

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,088 mi
Last recorded99,088 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VMD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 99,088 miles

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

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

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

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

under-body has general surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2019 98,603 miles

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

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

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

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

sump corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2019 98,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sump corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 93,280 miles

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

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

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

Under side showing corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2017 85,181 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,190 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 61,806 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,978 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to wear indicators, lower on edges

o/s/f tyre started to wear outside centre 3/4 [205/55/16w]

Pass 7 Aug 2012 52,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2011 46,520 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 37,218 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Fail 3 Sep 2010 37,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 30,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,298 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 VMD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VMD, 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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MV55 VMD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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