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VU55 ZSW

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,409 mi
Last recorded103,409 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 ZSW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 103,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 103,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 99,842 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 96,287 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 96,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 92,934 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 92,934 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,272 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 77,301 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,881 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,635 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,843 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 59,713 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 52,733 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,227 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 39,913 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 33,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 28,245 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,157 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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VU55 ZSW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZSW, 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

How do I check the history of VU55 ZSW?

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What year was VU55 ZSW registered?

VU55 ZSW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is VU55 ZSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU55 ZSW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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