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CP55 UTW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,671 mi
Last recorded74,671 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 UTW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 74,671 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 74,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 72,650 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 67,945 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 63,793 miles

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

both rear shocker dust cover deterioted

Pass 9 Jul 2019 55,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 55,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,967 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,787 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 36,787 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 36,005 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,986 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 34,969 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,506 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,436 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 31,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 30,159 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 28,758 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,144 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 26,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 20,836 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 20,821 miles

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

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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CP55 UTW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP55 UTW, 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 CP55 UTW registered?

CP55 UTW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is CP55 UTW safe to buy?

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