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VO05 FVY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,205 mi
Last recorded93,205 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FVY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 93,205 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 93,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 83,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 83,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 76,763 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 76,763 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 26 Jan 2018 61,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear last 24mm slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear last 24mm corroded slightly (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 52,394 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 47,975 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,980 miles

Brake pipes greased

Centre stop lamp in-op

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

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer edges wearing thin

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 43,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes greased

Centre stop lamp in-op

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

Nearside rear tyre inner and outer edges wearing thin

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 39,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,462 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,139 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 22,601 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,292 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 9,786 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 3,508 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VO05 FVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO05 FVY, 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 VO05 FVY registered?

VO05 FVY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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