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VE05 AYP

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,420 mi
Last recorded104,420 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 AYP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 104,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,230 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

Fail 23 Mar 2017 104,230 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear exhaust pipe deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,566 miles

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

Offside Front slight oil leak rack seal

Fail 14 Jun 2016 98,566 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven rate of increase (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front slight oil leak rack seal

Fail 3 Jun 2015 85,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/rear tyre near 2mm wearbars

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,894 miles

n/s/rear tyre near 2mm wearbars

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,558 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,558 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,462 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,455 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,640 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 32,420 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 25,250 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 18,856 miles

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

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

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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VE05 AYP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VE05 AYP, 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 VE05 AYP registered?

VE05 AYP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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