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AP05 FPA

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,999 mi
Last recorded104,999 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FPA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 104,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 104,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 102,933 miles

Chip to screen

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low/ perished 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 10,526 miles

n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r tyres worn to limit on edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill return (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 93,808 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Mar 2020 93,808 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre / rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,624 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 89,623 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 85,243 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,795 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 77,829 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 72,115 miles

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 24 May 2013 64,440 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2013 64,440 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 55,165 miles

front shocks dust covers split

Pass 5 May 2011 45,786 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)

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

n/s/f strut dust cover split

o/s/f strut dust cover split

Fail 5 May 2011 45,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) 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)

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sills

n/s/f strut dust cover split

o/s/f strut dust cover split

Pass 13 May 2010 37,333 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 26,389 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 16,586 miles

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

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

body side skirts fitted restricting view and access to outer sill

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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AP05 FPA 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 76.2%.

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 AP05 FPA, 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 AP05 FPA registered?

AP05 FPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AP05 FPA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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