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FP05 UAN

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,572 mi
Last recorded95,572 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UAN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth OK, Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth OK, Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 95,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth OK, Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill Damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Depth OK, Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 92,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sill Damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Door Mirror Has Been Repair With Tape But Is Secure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 92,797 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill Damaged

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Door Mirror Has Been Repair With Tape But Is Secure

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 87,846 miles

Both front shock absorbers dust covers/bump stops adrift.

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

Exhaust corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Wiper slight judder.

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

Nearside of front bumper damaged.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 87,846 miles

Both front shock absorbers dust covers/bump stops adrift.

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

Exhaust corrosion.

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

Nearside Front Wiper slight judder.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside of front bumper damaged.

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door mirror cover missing (sharp edges). (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 80,277 miles

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Fail 11 May 2018 80,251 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F Tyre damaged on outer side wall.

N/S/F Tyre worn.

Rear tyres perished and worn.

Pass 20 May 2017 70,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2017 70,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both drop links (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 58,033 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 57,971 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 48,328 miles

Front brake discs worn.

O/S/F Tyre worn.

Rear tyres worn.

Pass 22 May 2014 39,314 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 30,243 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 25,352 miles

Offside Front 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 12 May 2011 17,910 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 17,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 11,947 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 7,219 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 3,200 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 3,200 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 2,495 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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FP05 UAN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FP05 UAN, 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 FP05 UAN registered?

FP05 UAN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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