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VO05 FWS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,824 mi
Last recorded51,824 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 FWS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 51,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm at edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 51,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 51,578 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 51,306 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,963 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,374 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 49,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 48,925 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,583 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 43,173 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 43,097 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 40,656 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 37,835 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 32,195 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,007 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 26,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,562 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,065 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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VO05 FWS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 FWS, 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 FWS registered?

VO05 FWS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is VO05 FWS safe to buy?

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