2005 Nissan Almera 1.8L Petrol · VN05 FGO
2005 Nissan Almera (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 102,573 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,573 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN05 FGO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2026
- 102,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN05 FGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Almera (VN05 FGO) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
VN05 FGO Mileage History
- 09/10/202471,885 mi
- 12/10/202471,885 mi
- 09/10/202581,590 mi+9,705 mi
- 21/10/202581,705 mi+115 mi
- 15/10/2026102,573 mi+20,868 mi
Average of roughly 15,229 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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