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VE05 AYZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

52,252 mi
Last recorded52,252 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 AYZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 52,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear centre stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

slight dampness power steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2024 52,252 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear centre stabiliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake travel

slight dampness power steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2023 51,358 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 51,354 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 49,010 miles

both headlamp images poor

Pass 26 Jul 2021 47,507 miles

intermittant dashboard cluster failures

poor image both headlamps

Pass 28 Jul 2020 46,707 miles

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

both headlamp images

Pass 25 Jun 2019 45,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2018 42,886 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 40,807 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 38,104 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 38,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 May 2015 36,244 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres perishing

nearside headlamp image poor

Pass 27 May 2015 36,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres perishing

nearside headlamp image poor

Pass 29 May 2014 34,183 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 32,845 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 29,303 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 24,563 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,254 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 17,575 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 14,242 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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VE05 AYZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VE05 AYZ, 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 VE05 AYZ registered?

VE05 AYZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is VE05 AYZ safe to buy?

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