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FH05 LAA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,718 mi
Last recorded111,718 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 LAA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 111,718 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 111,718 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 102,815 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 102,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 96,367 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,555 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 92,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2016 88,489 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,471 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,669 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 65,428 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside parking brake effort low

Pass 18 Jun 2011 49,645 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,736 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 33,696 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jun 2008 26,039 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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FH05 LAA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH05 LAA, 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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What year was FH05 LAA registered?

FH05 LAA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is FH05 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 LAA shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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