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AO05 UML

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,878 mi
Last recorded94,878 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UML
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 94,878 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Both sides (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 94,878 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both Sides (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Both sides (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear light unit slightly damaged

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,154 miles

2 rear disc have corrosion inner side

covers /under trays fitted

hand brake has travel

n/s/f tyre has damage on wall

n/s/r light repair with tape

o/s/f & n/s/f heads are dim showing pattern

rear /front ferrules on hose have corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2024 92,154 miles

2 rear disc have corrosion inner side

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers /under trays fitted

hand brake has travel

n/s/f tyre has damage on wall

n/s/r light repair with tape

o/s/f & n/s/f heads are dim showing pattern

rear /front ferrules on hose have corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2023 90,577 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 90,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 84,285 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 77,281 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 77,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 71,452 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 71,452 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 66,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 60,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,943 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 47,630 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 47,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 40,507 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,578 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 32,000 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 28,340 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,748 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 19,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2009 14,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2008 10,109 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 UML is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UML, 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 AO05 UML registered?

AO05 UML is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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