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VX55 UYB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,275 mi
Last recorded73,275 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UYB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,062 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 67,798 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 67,798 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,064 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,951 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 58,950 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,342 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 58,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 54,151 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,776 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 50,776 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 46,269 miles

both rear discs slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,373 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,020 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 36,020 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 26,431 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 20,666 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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VX55 UYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VX55 UYB, 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 VX55 UYB registered?

VX55 UYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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