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VU05 YOA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,305 mi
Last recorded82,305 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YOA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 82,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,482 miles

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

Oil leak

slight bind offside rear wheel

Fail 20 Jul 2015 61,479 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Oil leak

slight bind offside rear wheel

Pass 18 Jul 2014 57,419 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 53,298 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 48,219 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 43,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 39,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 37,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,266 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 30,497 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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VU05 YOA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU05 YOA, 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 VU05 YOA registered?

VU05 YOA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is VU05 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU05 YOA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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