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VU55 ZFB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,636 mi
Last recorded48,636 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZFB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,368 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system becoming corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,344 miles

Front both sides off steering rack has slight oil leak.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 40,283 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 40,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut not in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,341 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 38,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 36,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 34,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,693 miles

chip in windscreen

head light output seems a bit dim

n/s wiper blade split

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,974 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 26,137 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 23,358 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VU55 ZFB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VU55 ZFB, 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 VU55 ZFB registered?

VU55 ZFB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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