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F16 SAE

2005 Nissan Figaro

Beige Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,568 mi
Last recorded84,568 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 SAE
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,568 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 84,167 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 82,173 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 81,879 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,432 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 81,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 80,315 miles

both rear tyres perrished and splitting sidewalls advise replacement

Fail 17 Oct 2017 80,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres perrished and splitting sidewalls advise replacement

Pass 24 Oct 2016 79,535 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s+n/s front sills corroding (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 79,534 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion o/s+n/s front sills corroding (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,828 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 78,828 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,462 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 67,975 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 67,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 63,802 miles

Intermittent fast idle speed.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 63,797 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Intermittent fast idle speed.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 61,374 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 61,374 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 59,618 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 59,618 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,688 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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)

rear fog light tell tale working but restricted view as fitted under das panel. both front discs discoloured overheated.

Fail 10 Oct 2009 56,683 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

rear fog light tell tale working but restricted view as fitted under das panel. both front discs discoloured overheated.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 53,361 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edge

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Oct 2007 50,288 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,752 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 46,752 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Figaro?

Based on 96,615 MOT tests across 5,753 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
2,107
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,995
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,780
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,502
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,502
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F16 SAE is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Beige with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,522 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 Figaro fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,995 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F16 SAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Figaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F16 SAE is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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