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AO55 FGV

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,492 mi
Last recorded114,492 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FGV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 114,492 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 104,842 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 97,049 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,019 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 94,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 91,406 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 88,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,629 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 84,269 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 78,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 12 Dec 2014 78,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,609 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,002 miles

front inner brake pads appear low , rears appear very low , advise brake inspection.....

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,228 miles

both rear tyres getting low.

Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres getting low.

Fail 16 Dec 2010 49,410 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,410 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 41,143 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,259 miles

nearside fornt tyre 3mm and bald on outer edge

off side front tyre 1.6mm on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2009 34,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

nearside fornt tyre 3mm and bald on outer edge

off side front tyre 1.6mm on edges

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,891 miles

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

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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AO55 FGV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO55 FGV, 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 AO55 FGV registered?

AO55 FGV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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