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CU05 NCV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,678 mi
Last recorded142,678 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NCV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 142,678 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 142,668 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 137,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,cuts to tread badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to inner sills

headlamps deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2019 137,476 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,cuts to tread badly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion to inner sills

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2018 130,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside temp repair to osf door mirror

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 125,307 miles

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 121,634 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 121,632 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 118,372 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 118,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 115,564 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,557 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 105,912 miles

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

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

various areas of underbody corosion

Fail 28 Feb 2013 105,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

various areas of underbody corosion

Pass 22 Feb 2012 92,182 miles

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)

exhaust system coroded

Fail 22 Feb 2012 92,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

exhaust system coroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,350 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 54,772 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 41,361 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,473 miles

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

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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CU05 NCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CU05 NCV, 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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CU05 NCV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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