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LS05 UAM

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,296 mi
Last recorded146,296 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 UAM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 146,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 146,296 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission transmission pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 146,066 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached and inop (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission @ cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 136,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From cooling hoses to radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 136,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive From cooling hoses to radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 126,888 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Underside wet - front to rear

Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,958 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 114,958 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both Front (4.1.D.1f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear 205/55 R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 91,018 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 91,018 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,305 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 64,584 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 51,611 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,611 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,148 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,777 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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LS05 UAM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LS05 UAM, 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 LS05 UAM registered?

LS05 UAM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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