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NL55 VSM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,210 mi
Last recorded39,210 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 VSM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 39,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 39,210 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 38,509 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 38,509 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 38,438 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 38,413 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 38,226 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 38,079 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rears both corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Unable to visually see brakes, unable to check

suspension & steering has surface corrosion to components

wet test carried out

Pass 12 Oct 2019 37,963 miles

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

corrosion under vehicle to suspension & steering components

wet test carried out

Fail 12 Oct 2019 37,963 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle to suspension & steering components

wet test carried out

Pass 3 Nov 2018 37,876 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 37,831 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 35,454 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 34,788 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 32,015 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 29,826 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 27,934 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc inner corroded

minor oil leak around sump

Pass 23 Sep 2011 22,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,258 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 14,783 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 11,948 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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NL55 VSM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NL55 VSM, 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 NL55 VSM registered?

NL55 VSM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is NL55 VSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 VSM shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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