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MA05 AAZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,439 mi
Last recorded87,439 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 AAZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 87,439 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 86,647 miles

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

Front pads slight wear

Rear pads slight wear

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,775 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,962 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 80,960 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,628 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 79,628 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,510 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,510 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,584 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 70,584 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 64,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has a cut on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

sump corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 64,102 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective light flashing (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has a cut on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

sump corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,855 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 48,114 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,114 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 39,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,665 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,043 miles

cut in offside rear tyre not to cords

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,453 miles

rear discs pitted and worn

Fail 18 Mar 2011 27,453 miles

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

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

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

rear discs pitted and worn

Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,749 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 12,425 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 11,812 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 11,812 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (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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MA05 AAZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AAZ, 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 AAZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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