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CA05 VWB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 VWB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 95,422 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 95,422 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 93,976 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2018 90,221 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 90,221 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and very worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Oct 2017 84,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and very worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,412 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 78,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 75,737 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front pads worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,767 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake pads aprox 80% worn

stearing rack slight fluid leak

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,587 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,743 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,681 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,832 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,107 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VWB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CA05 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

CA05 VWB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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