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FA05 WEU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,207 mi
Last recorded109,207 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WEU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 109,207 miles

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 28 Jan 2025 108,419 miles

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 108,397 miles

Emissions unable to be completed front blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 107,616 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,808 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 105,956 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 104,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 104,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 103,505 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 103,500 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 98,580 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension components corroding

both front shocker rod rubber boots deteriorated

vehicle under side corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2018 98,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension components corroding

both front shocker rod rubber boots deteriorated

vehicle under side corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2017 90,809 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 90,809 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 83,721 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 83,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges slightly

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 77,633 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to fexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

the exhaust system is deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2015 77,633 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to fexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

the exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2014 71,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 64,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 55,284 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 55,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 43,635 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 43,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 33,311 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,311 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,531 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in o/s/f tyre tread not expossing any cords

Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,313 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 22,313 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FA05 WEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FA05 WEU, 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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FA05 WEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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