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VE55 ZZD

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,375 mi
Last recorded130,375 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZZD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 130,375 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Headlamp aim not tested bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper windscreen outer rubber coming off

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on lower body

Pass 26 Aug 2019 128,142 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 128,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 127,174 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 127,174 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 125,363 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 124,258 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 122,535 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 122,534 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 120,313 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 117,297 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 117,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2013 113,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 104,250 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 104,250 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 101,846 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 91,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 91,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,467 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 89,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 81,351 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 71,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,851 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,181 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,432 miles

both rear tyres slight worn on inner edges

front discs and pads look well worn

nail in nsf tyre

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 ZZD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VE55 ZZD, 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 VE55 ZZD registered?

VE55 ZZD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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