CarVerify

Free Car Check

NL55 ZBV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,800 mi
Last recorded69,800 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 ZBV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 69,800 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 69,799 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,787 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on sidewalls

Fail 19 Jun 2018 68,787 miles

Front tyres scrubbed on sidewalls

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,795 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on outer sidewalls

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 66,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 64,817 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 64,817 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 63,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,531 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 59,682 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 59,682 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 55,485 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 45,939 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 45,897 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,647 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

NL55 ZBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc 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 NL55 ZBV, 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

How do I check the history of NL55 ZBV?

You can check the full history of NL55 ZBV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NL55 ZBV registered?

NL55 ZBV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is NL55 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL55 ZBV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NL55 ZBV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on NL55 ZBV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.