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FP05 UMA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,137 mi
Last recorded101,137 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 UMA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 101,137 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect on dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement calliper leaver arm seized over in on possition (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side not working at all (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler and breather pipes are corroded and been leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

car under side showing signs of corrosion and suspension parts

Pass 30 Jul 2020 96,142 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 96,142 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,127 miles

Front head light glasses are misty

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,533 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 86,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is torn (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced cover is misty (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced cover is misty (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 10 Apr 2017 80,914 miles

Oil leak ()

head light covers are fitted

servo is corroded on botom

Pass 29 Mar 2016 74,839 miles

advise head light covers are fitted and are misty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,034 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 68,986 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s washer jet low

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,618 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 45,390 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 45,386 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,874 miles

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

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 29,050 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 14,145 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UMA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

FP05 UMA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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