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MT05 MEL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 MEL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 101,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 101,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 94,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 85,209 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

front scuttle panel corroded through

Pass 9 Jan 2018 74,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,338 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Fail 10 Jan 2017 63,338 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jan 2016 51,778 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack area and pump area

Pass 17 Jan 2015 40,519 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 28,897 miles

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front wiper split

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,118 miles

N/S/R Tyre heavily perished/split on outer tread

O/S/R Tyre heavily perished/split on outer tread

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,694 miles

front windscreen chipped.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,641 miles

STONECHIPS TO N/S OF WINDSCREEN.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 17,378 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 15,721 miles

1,BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES. 2,STONECHIPS TO N/S OF WINDSCREEN.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,741 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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MT05 MEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MT05 MEL, 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 MT05 MEL registered?

MT05 MEL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is MT05 MEL safe to buy?

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