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VA05 FWD

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,370 mi
Last recorded81,370 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 FWD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,370 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 80,358 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 77,336 miles

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside/Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside/Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,753 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 74,633 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 DOT-2015 Lowest point 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65R15 DOT-2012 perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside/Nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 72,371 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 70,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,339 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 61,602 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 55,364 miles

Offide rear lamp cluster damaged.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 55,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offide rear lamp cluster damaged.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,549 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,539 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,388 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 27,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,062 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 16,003 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 FWD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 VA05 FWD, 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 VA05 FWD registered?

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

Is VA05 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA05 FWD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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