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CX05 UTF

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,367 mi
Last recorded106,367 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 UTF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 106,367 miles

underside rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2026 106,367 miles

Position lamp not working both front # (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2025 104,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 100,988 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 97,367 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 91,804 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 84,944 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 79,301 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,730 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 72,252 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 72,234 miles

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

both ear brake pipes corroded

front wipers smeary

nearside front tyre splitting in tread

nearside rear tyre perished,worn close to limit and feathered

offside ear tyre heavily perished on sidewall

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 65,761 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,434 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 57,728 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,856 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 50,167 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 50,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 46,292 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 40,600 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 33,858 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,780 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 25,772 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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CX05 UTF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CX05 UTF, 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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CX05 UTF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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