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FE05 FBA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,898 mi
Last recorded99,898 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 FBA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2020 99,898 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f wheel nut fitted wrong way round

Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,981 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 90,981 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to test emissions as there is no oil showing on dipstick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Areas of delamination and contamination likely to make the plate misread by ANPR (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 85,174 miles

Fluid around steering rack - no leak apparent

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 85,123 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fluid around steering rack - no leak apparent

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,455 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 79,397 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML on

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,386 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2016 73,269 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside front and offside front inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside windscreen wiper deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,607 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 67,599 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,518 miles

E M L on

Offside 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)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 62,444 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E M L on

Offside 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 30 Mar 2012 50,465 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 44,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 44,493 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,050 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 39,050 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,010 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,309 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,989 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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FE05 FBA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE05 FBA, 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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FE05 FBA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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