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MA05 AAF

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,601 mi
Last recorded132,601 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 AAF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 132,601 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 132,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 129,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear high brake imbalance across the rear axle requires attention

Service light on

Fail 8 Feb 2019 129,747 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Service light on

Pass 3 Feb 2018 122,361 miles

Nearside Front 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 worn down to 00 mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 00 mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread border line pass (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 113,320 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,258 miles

Suspension bushes deteriorating

Track rod end rubbers perishing/cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2016 108,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel binding (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension bushes deteriorating

Track rod end rubbers perishing/cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2015 102,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,293 miles

nearside front body damage

nearside front fog lamp missing

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2014 95,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside front body damage

nearside front fog lamp missing

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,844 miles

bodywork damage to nearside

both headlamps dim

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear outer light lens damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 84,844 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

bodywork damage to nearside

both headlamps dim

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear outer light lens damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,858 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2012 72,858 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front fog lamp not working

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2011 61,934 miles

nearside front fog lamp not working

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2010 55,379 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 55,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 40,844 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 24,791 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 23,469 miles

both rear tyre treads close to legal limit

Fail 12 Feb 2008 23,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre treads close to legal limit

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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MA05 AAF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA05 AAF, 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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MA05 AAF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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