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FA05 XAS

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,366 mi
Last recorded80,366 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 80,366 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 80,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,879 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 62,331 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2012 62,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 53,543 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,358 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 53,358 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,892 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 39,696 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,696 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,539 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 31,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 20,657 miles

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 XAS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XAS, 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

How do I check the history of FA05 XAS?

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What year was FA05 XAS registered?

FA05 XAS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is FA05 XAS safe to buy?

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