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FL05 UAY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,765 mi
Last recorded109,765 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 UAY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 109,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,631 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 104,600 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened cross member radiator support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 99,035 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2019 99,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 89,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 89,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 79,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 69,414 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 69,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

2 nails embedded in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole resulting in grease leaking out (2.5.C.1a)

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

air freshener and other items removed from mirror - obscuring the view of the road

both front tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn heavy on inner edge

phone holder removed from center of windscreen - obscuring the view of the road

Pass 8 May 2015 60,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 53,688 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust middle to rear join heavily corrodid

Pass 12 May 2013 47,897 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 40,609 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,609 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 32,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 19,836 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 19,836 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 9 May 2009 14,969 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 7,438 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,210 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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FL05 UAY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL05 UAY, 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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FL05 UAY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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