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AO05 CUW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,802 mi
Last recorded152,802 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 CUW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 152,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 152,880 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 144,622 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre- DOT- 3504

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2018 144,548 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre- DOT- 3504

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 131,631 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres, also worn inner and outer. (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly broken. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed Is chaffing on sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges with play. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Fluid level ok. (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished, ( manufacturer code 2510 ).

Fail 20 Oct 2017 131,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lights body broken. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper insecure. (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Bulb out of place. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Bumper insecure Slightly insecure, both sides. ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres, also worn inner and outer. (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly broken. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed Is chaffing on sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges have play, upper one has more. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Fluid level ok. (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished, ( manufacturer code 2510 ).

Fail 20 Oct 2017 131,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Lights body broken. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper insecure. (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Bulb out of place. (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Bumper insecure Slightly insecure, both sides. ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres, also worn inner and outer. (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly broken. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly chafed Is chaffing on sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Both hinges have play, upper one has more. (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Fluid level ok. (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perished, ( manufacturer code 2510 ).

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure.

Pass 19 Nov 2016 108,709 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 108,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,532 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 82,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear light clusters slight condensation

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,489 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear light clusters slight condensation

Pass 20 Nov 2012 66,900 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 62,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2012 62,598 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

dampness around n/s/f brake caliper

tracking out

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,652 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 44,789 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 38,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,123 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Apr 2008 28,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO05 CUW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO05 CUW, 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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AO05 CUW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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