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VN55 UNM

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,741 mi
Last recorded85,741 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 UNM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 85,741 miles

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

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,766 miles

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

h/brake % only just met

Fail 14 Oct 2023 84,757 miles

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

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

h/brake % only just met

Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,590 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 84,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,143 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,654 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 83,161 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 82,614 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 43,562 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 79,995 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,165 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,731 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 74,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 67,824 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 18 Oct 2014 67,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil level low

Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,872 miles

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Rear silencer brackets are badly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2013 59,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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Rear silencer brackets are badly corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Nov 2012 50,501 miles

ns parking brake recording much less effort than os

Fail 30 Oct 2012 50,496 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2011 40,483 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2011 40,479 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front discs are worn

Pass 9 Oct 2010 29,042 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 17,885 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 4,830 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 UNM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

VN55 UNM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is VN55 UNM safe to buy?

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