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AE05 XXW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,592 mi
Last recorded118,592 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XXW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 118,592 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 118,592 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,925 miles

Handbrake lever high

Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,028 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

suspension components corroding

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Nov 2021 114,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

suspension components corroding

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,667 miles

osro and nsro tyres cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2019 111,337 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,753 miles

Nearside Front caliper slightly sticking

Pass 9 Nov 2017 108,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 104,730 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 104,646 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,429 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,047 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 93,622 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,477 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 80,921 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 80,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,910 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 67,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,854 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,199 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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AE05 XXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE05 XXW, 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 AE05 XXW registered?

AE05 XXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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