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NV55 VVC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,251 mi
Last recorded27,251 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 VVC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 27,251 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 25,471 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded AFTER FUEL TANK

Fail 15 Aug 2024 25,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades . leaving a gap of uncleared screen offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded AFTER FUEL TANK

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (advise new ) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 23,621 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 23,617 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 20,473 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 17,304 miles

Front wipers dont park in park position

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease /cant tell condition (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Aug 2020 16,810 miles

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,699 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 16,699 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 16,613 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 16,475 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 16,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 15,877 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,582 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 15,365 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,418 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 13,513 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,602 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 11,403 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 9,267 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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NV55 VVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NV55 VVC, 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 NV55 VVC registered?

NV55 VVC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is NV55 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 VVC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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