MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
non standard exhaust fitted
o/s headlamp mount broken but still secure
Central Rear suspension arm bush shows signs of excessive heat due to welding
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear brake pads worn
aux belts very noisy
exhaust pipe repair poor
exhaust poorly supported
osr / nsr / nsf metal brake pipes corrosion at ends
slight corrosion to both front suspension arms
Central Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired repair not fully welded (2.4.A.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Central Rear suspension arm bush shows signs of excessive heat due to welding
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear brake pads worn
aux belts very noisy
exhaust pipe repair poor
exhaust poorly supported
osr / nsr / nsf metal brake pipes corrosion at ends
slight corrosion to both front suspension arms
exhaust has been modified
handbrake lever travel high
suspension has been modified
wipers poor
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
exhaust has been modified
handbrake lever travel high
suspension has been modified
wipers poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S/R tyre starting to wear edges
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
N/S/F tyre starting to wear edges
N/S/R tyre starting to wear edges
O/S/F tyre starting to wear edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
MIL illuminated
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
aftermarket air filter/wheels/rear exhaust/lowering suspension
n/s/r light lens cracked/taped
o/s mirror cowel missing
o/s/r tyre cracking
rear tyres wearing edges
tailpipes and rear of vehicle very sooty
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
MIL illuminated
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
aftermarket air filter/wheels/rear exhaust/lowering suspension
n/s wiper split/poor
n/s/f and both rear tyres wearing edges
n/s/r handbrake lever on caliper siezed/on stop
n/s/r light lens cracked/taped
o/s mirror cowel missing
o/s/f tyre flat/worn edges/cut
rear tyres cracking
tailpipes and rear of vehicle very sooty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
none standard air intake system fitted
none standard springs and dampers fitted
none standard wheels fitted
rear tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
none standard air intake system fitted
none standard springs and dampers fitted
none standard wheels fitted
rear tyres wearing on edges
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
aftermarket air filter/wheels/springs/exhaust fitted
all tyres wearing edges
front tyre pressures appear low
handbrake lever travel high
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
aftermarket air filter/wheels/springs/exhaust fitted
all tyres wearing edges
front tyre pressures appear low
handbrake lever travel high
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV55 VBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 SV55 VBY, 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 SV55 VBY registered?
SV55 VBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 September 2005.
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