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VE54 UJB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,258 mi
Last recorded134,258 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 UJB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 134,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 130,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 108,940 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 108,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 98,236 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tailgate damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 98,236 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tailgate damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 89,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tailgate damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2015 89,067 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tailgate damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 79,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,110 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,257 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 48,762 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 40,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,313 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust centre and rear corroded

handbrake travel high

offside front tyre split in tread area and low on tread

offside rear tyre has a nail in the sholder area

rear wiper torn

Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,965 miles

condensation in both rear lenses

nearside front wheel trim missing/not fitted

oil sump corroded/corroding

rear brake discs corroded/corroding

rear wiper split

some corrosion on exhaust system

Fail 11 Jan 2008 28,965 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

condensation in both rear lenses

nearside front wheel trim missing/not fitted

oil sump corroded/corroding

rear brake discs corroded/corroding

rear wiper split

some corrosion on exhaust system

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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VE54 UJB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE54 UJB, 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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VE54 UJB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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