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FM54 UTP

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,519 mi
Last recorded113,519 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 UTP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 113,519 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 113,513 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wiper rubber split

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2017 95,914 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 95,914 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 80,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit depth 3.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 77,112 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2015 77,112 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 70,972 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 70,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 70,902 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,710 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 58,329 miles

Front brake imbalance 23%

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear of front to rear brake pipes are pitted

rear brake pads look low

rear brakes slightly binding

springs corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2012 58,329 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear of front to rear brake pipes are pitted

rear brake pads look low

rear brakes slightly binding

springs corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 48,771 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 48,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,474 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,566 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,890 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 28,890 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,353 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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FM54 UTP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FM54 UTP, 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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FM54 UTP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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