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CA05 ZUC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,362 mi
Last recorded65,362 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 ZUC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 65,362 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 60,097 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 60,087 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 56,759 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 56,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade jumping recommend replace both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 52,716 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 52,716 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted wrong way round (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 50,167 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 49,303 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 47,798 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,601 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 43,227 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,427 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,195 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,859 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 33,304 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,323 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 25,524 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 25,524 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 19,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 14,348 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 14,348 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,601 miles

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 ZUC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA05 ZUC registered?

CA05 ZUC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is CA05 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 ZUC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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