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VN55 EKD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,613 mi
Last recorded87,613 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 EKD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 87,613 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,617 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 79,392 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 75,297 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle has a damage on front end including bumper

Fail 26 Jun 2018 75,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

vehicle has a damage on front end including bumper

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,733 miles

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop and shock protector starting to parish

Offside Rear Outer side of the tyre starting to crack

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 72,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop and shock protector starting to parish

Offside Rear Outer side of the tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,220 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front number plate gamaged

Pass 17 May 2014 68,547 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 64,259 miles

o/s/front headlamp hes been repaired but is on ok, and working ok

Pass 14 Jan 2012 60,758 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 60,758 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 49,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 49,723 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 35,756 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 22,854 miles

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)

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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VN55 EKD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN55 EKD, 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 VN55 EKD registered?

VN55 EKD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is VN55 EKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN55 EKD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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