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CA05 OCM

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,871 mi
Last recorded48,871 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 OCM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 48,871 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,185 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,049 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 44,884 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 44,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

battery caps loose

Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,257 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,708 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 41,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 38,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2013 38,535 miles

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

front & rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 36,367 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 29 Mar 2012 36,367 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 74,733 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front wheel binding slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2009 30,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper worn

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,835 miles

rear wiper worn

Pass 26 Mar 2008 18,214 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 18,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

rear wiper blade split

slight brake judder front and rear brakes

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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CA05 OCM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CA05 OCM, 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 CA05 OCM registered?

CA05 OCM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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