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FY05 CUW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,334 mi
Last recorded62,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 CUW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 62,334 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 57,306 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 25 Jan 2024 54,005 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 49,113 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 46,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 43,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,984 miles

Nearside headlamp bracket damaged but still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 41,984 miles

Nearside headlamp bracket damaged but still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 38,246 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged but still secure

Fail 29 Jan 2019 38,245 miles

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

Nearside headlamp damaged but still secure

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 34,432 miles

parking brake lever travel long

Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,281 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,464 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 28,892 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 28,891 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,835 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 22,259 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,615 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,851 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2009 16,689 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,177 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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FY05 CUW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 FY05 CUW, 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 FY05 CUW registered?

FY05 CUW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FY05 CUW safe to buy?

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