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MA05 AAO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

87,059 mi
Last recorded87,059 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 AAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 87,059 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 80,780 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 77,403 miles

Offside door mirror loose

Pass 6 Mar 2023 77,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 76,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at o/s/f steering gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 75,301 miles

Offside 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))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 75,298 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 74,588 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,040 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,872 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 58,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 54,917 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,050 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,550 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,174 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 35,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,947 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,295 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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MA05 AAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MA05 AAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA05 AAO registered?

MA05 AAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MA05 AAO safe to buy?

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