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FP55 ABF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

165,089 mi
Last recorded165,089 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 ABF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 165,089 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 163,699 miles

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Fail 21 Feb 2024 163,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 162,039 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 162,032 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 160,433 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 159,210 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 157,635 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 157,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 147,703 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 147,702 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 138,100 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread and (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 130,066 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

Fail 3 Feb 2017 130,066 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2016 124,334 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 124,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 114,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2015 114,238 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Jan 2014 97,508 miles

both front brake discs corroded, lipped inner working faces..

offside rear brake slightly binding, when turning road wheel by hand..

nearside front tyre bald inner tread pattern..

offside front tyre bald inner tread pattern

Fail 22 Jan 2014 97,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs corroded, lipped inner working faces..

nearside front wiper blade wearing..

nearside number plate light unit insecure..

offside rear brake slightly binding, when turning road wheel by hand..

nearside front tyre bald inner tread pattern..

offside front tyre bald inner tread pattern

Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,340 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 81,340 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 68,558 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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Jan 2012 68,558 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jan 2011 58,842 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 52,522 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 52,521 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,645 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 45,645 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 36,019 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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FP55 ABF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 FP55 ABF, 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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FP55 ABF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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