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AO05 UHM

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,656 mi
Last recorded74,656 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2026 74,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

CORROSION TO VARIOUS SUSPENSION PARTS

Nearside DAMAGE TO BODY BUT NO JAGGED PARTS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND OVER TEN YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND OVER TEN YEARS OLD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component AROUND STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 72,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bumper damaged (no sharp edges)

damage to n/s wing, doors etc (no sharp edges)

various suspension items have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 6 May 2025 72,759 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear bumper damaged (no sharp edges)

damage to n/s wing, doors etc (no sharp edges)

various suspension items have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 7 May 2024 70,586 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side corrosion

Pass 5 May 2023 69,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 67,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

various body damage

Pass 6 May 2021 64,986 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Various body damage

Pass 7 May 2020 61,581 miles

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2020 61,580 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion seized (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion seized (1.1.16 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2019 60,343 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear bumper damaged

wipers starting too smear

Pass 1 May 2018 59,911 miles

Both front tyres have inner edge wear.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides. (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front - inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2017 58,501 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 57,802 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 13 May 2015 56,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,224 miles

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

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,909 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 39,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 33,577 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 26,795 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 26,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 22,311 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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AO05 UHM 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 81.8%.

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 AO05 UHM, 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 UHM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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