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VE55 JBO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,764 mi
Last recorded192,764 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 JBO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 192,764 miles

Underbody corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 186,124 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 186,814 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 160,299 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 128,856 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 128,848 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2021 93,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,678 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 52,365 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 50,099 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights output reduced

both rear tyres low inner edges cracking and uneven

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,573 miles

offside rear tyre low inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2017 47,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2016 44,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 44,384 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 40,328 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 40,322 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EXHAUST CENTRE TO REAR BOX JOIN DETERIORATED AND BLOW

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED

SLIGHT BINDING NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,476 miles

rear exhaust section joining flange deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,636 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

scratch on nearside of windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2012 28,651 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 28,651 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 24,870 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,372 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,794 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 16,208 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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VE55 JBO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE55 JBO, 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 VE55 JBO registered?

VE55 JBO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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