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VN55 EKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,333 mi
Last recorded93,333 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 93,333 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 89,445 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 84,334 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 84,334 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,806 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 70,500 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2018 62,201 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 69,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,000 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 48,488 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 44,987 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,569 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,112 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,073 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 30,453 miles

nearside front tyre devoid of tread outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing thin inner & outer edges

offside front tyre wearing thin inner & outer edges

offside rear tyre wearing thin inner & outer edges

Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 18,496 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,589 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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VN55 EKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VN55 EKJ, 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 VN55 EKJ registered?

VN55 EKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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