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VA05 FVX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,153 mi
Last recorded74,153 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 FVX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 74,153 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 69,069 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 69,069 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 64,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 59,008 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 59,008 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 53,337 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 49,019 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,208 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 40,219 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 36,966 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 36,966 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 33,606 miles

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

both front tyreswalls cracking

Fail 26 Jan 2016 33,606 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 29,992 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 26,424 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 26,424 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 23,539 miles

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

airbag light illuminated

Pass 13 Jan 2012 20,727 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,533 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 14,462 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,531 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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VA05 FVX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VA05 FVX, 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 VA05 FVX registered?

VA05 FVX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is VA05 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA05 FVX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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