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AY05 NFV

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,253 mi
Last recorded157,253 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 NFV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 157,253 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 145,339 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 145,339 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint locking devise missing

slight exhaust blow

Pass 29 Jan 2018 133,448 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 133,448 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 125,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

surface rust under vehicle

Fail 26 Jan 2017 125,477 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

surface rust under vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2016 121,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 114,590 miles

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

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 95,929 miles

wears on inner edge of both front tyres.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,906 miles

nearside front brake disc in poor condition and has heavy corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2013 85,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake disc in poor condition and has heavy corrosion

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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AY05 NFV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY05 NFV, 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 AY05 NFV registered?

AY05 NFV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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