2002 Nissan Almera 2.2L Diesel · AE52 AEN
2002 Nissan Almera (2.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2002. Recorded mileage 87,949 miles. MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE52 AEN Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/03/2026
- 87,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE52 AEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Nissan Almera (AE52 AEN) between October 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
AE52 AEN Mileage History
- 07/10/200631,287 mi
- 16/04/200840,602 mi+9,315 mi
- 15/04/200942,773 mi+2,171 mi
- 15/04/201043,515 mi+742 mi
- 04/05/201144,535 mi+1,020 mi
- 10/05/201246,222 mi+1,687 mi
- 30/04/201346,661 mi+439 mi
- 03/05/201346,663 mi+2 mi
- 28/03/201447,478 mi+815 mi
- 25/03/201555,037 mi+7,559 mi
- 25/03/201555,042 mi+5 mi
- 24/03/201658,901 mi+3,859 mi
- 20/03/201762,752 mi+3,851 mi
- 19/03/201866,792 mi+4,040 mi
- 13/03/201970,584 mi+3,792 mi
- 13/03/201970,584 mi
- 17/03/202074,669 mi+4,085 mi
- 17/03/202074,677 mi+8 mi
- 15/03/202176,370 mi+1,693 mi
- 16/03/202278,640 mi+2,270 mi
- 22/03/202380,980 mi+2,340 mi
- 13/03/202483,204 mi+2,224 mi
- 19/03/202585,872 mi+2,668 mi
- 17/03/202687,949 mi+2,077 mi
- 17/03/202687,949 mi
Average of roughly 2,915 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Almera (N16)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 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
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