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FV05 UYW

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

98,690 mi
Last recorded98,690 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 UYW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 98,690 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back to rear arms

Fail 31 Jan 2026 98,690 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back to rear arms

Pass 25 Jan 2025 94,762 miles

exhaust rear rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2025 94,762 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust rear rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2024 91,380 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 4 Feb 2023 87,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroding

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear lamp units have damp in lens

Fail 30 Jan 2023 87,324 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both fronts o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroding

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear lamp units have damp in lens

Pass 5 Feb 2022 83,436 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CLEAN GREASE ALL STEEL PIPES AND FUEL PIPES SURFACE RUST RE PRESSURE CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose REMOVE OR SECURE HEAT SHILD (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE REQ STRIP CHECKING FREEING OFF COPPER GREASE ALL SLIDER BIND (1.2.1 (f))

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

SILLLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SUP RUBBERS SILLS FLOOR CHASSI WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Fail 31 Jan 2022 83,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AND O/S/F SPLIT CRACKES IN BOTH TYRE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CLEAN GREASE ALL STEEL PIPES AND FUEL PIPES SURFACE RUST RE PRESSURE CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose REMOVE OR SECURE HEAT SHILD (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH FRONT AND REAR BRAKE REQ STRIP CHECKING FREEING OFF COPPER GREASE ALL SLIDER BIND (1.2.1 (f))

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

SILLLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ALL SUP RUBBERS SILLS FLOOR CHASSI WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,474 miles

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back inner sills

Pass 26 Jul 2019 74,081 miles

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all ok to keep same wax oil grease now through out preventive maintanace does work

Fail 26 Jul 2019 74,081 miles

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all ok to keep same wax oil grease now through out preventive maintanace does work

Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,638 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wax oil needed

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,676 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,208 miles

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

Strong Advise nsr tyre as splits on inner sidwall no cords showing

sill corrosion

slight bind on nsf brake

slightbrakepipe corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,747 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres on 2/3mm

Pass 30 Jun 2014 53,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jul 2013 43,211 miles

Exhaust system rear joint corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 38,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Passenger wiper blade to large. Clears screen ok.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 31,256 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,239 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,017 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 17,707 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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FV05 UYW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV05 UYW, 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 FV05 UYW registered?

FV05 UYW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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