2002 Nissan Almera 1.8L Petrol · MK52 GZY
2002 Nissan Almera (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 73,222 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2014.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Apr 2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MK52 GZY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/10/2013
- 73,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MK52 GZY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Nissan Almera (MK52 GZY) between November 2005 and October 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 October 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”.
MK52 GZY Mileage History
- 28/11/200516,587 mi
- 30/03/200728,578 mi+11,991 mi
- 30/03/200728,578 mi
- 04/04/200843,187 mi+14,609 mi
- 04/04/200843,187 mi
- 21/04/200951,611 mi+8,424 mi
- 22/04/200951,611 mi
- 29/09/201057,012 mi+5,401 mi
- 17/09/201162,460 mi+5,448 mi
- 14/09/201266,910 mi+4,450 mi
- 14/09/201266,910 mi
- 26/09/201373,201 mi+6,291 mi
- 05/10/201373,222 mi+21 mi
- 05/10/201373,222 mi
Average of roughly 7,213 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Almera (N16)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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NISSAN ALMERA Model Intelligence & Reliability
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- Timing Chain StretchSerious
The 1.5 and 1.8 petrols can develop chain rattle and cam/crank correlation issues, especially if oil changes have been missed.
- Rear Floor and Arch CorrosionSerious
Budget use and neglected rustproofing mean rear arches and floor edges often become the real MOT threat on surviving cars.
- Crank and Cam Sensor FailureModerate
Faulty sensors cause intermittent cutting out or a non-start, and are common enough to be a stock fix on ageing Almeras.
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