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PN55 VLX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,872 mi
Last recorded72,872 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 VLX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 72,872 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 70,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 68,670 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 66,698 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 64,809 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,293 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 63,293 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 61,559 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting inner sidewall, (195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split, but clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 58,929 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 58,929 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,995 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 55,993 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,091 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,713 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,899 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 48,899 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,452 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 44,587 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,634 miles

O/S wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2010 39,837 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 30,443 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 21,685 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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PN55 VLX 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 PN55 VLX, 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 PN55 VLX registered?

PN55 VLX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is PN55 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN55 VLX 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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