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VK55 JBX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,788 mi
Last recorded109,788 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 JBX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 109,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 109,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 108,239 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leeks

Pass 18 Dec 2018 106,993 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 101,919 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has a cut

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 96,526 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 96,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 89,670 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 89,670 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,902 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 82,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,260 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 76,260 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 68,419 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2012 68,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 46,984 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 46,984 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 38,037 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,230 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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VK55 JBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK55 JBX, 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 VK55 JBX registered?

VK55 JBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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