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MT05 UWF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,404 mi
Last recorded136,404 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 UWF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 136,404 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (Cracking) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 136,404 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside & Nearside (Cracking) (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 129,602 miles

alternator belt cracked

poweer steering belt frayed

steering columb universal joint partialy seized

Pass 15 Aug 2023 125,534 miles

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 15 Aug 2022 120,201 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 120,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 115,502 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 115,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,698 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 112,694 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 108,905 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,004 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 104,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 98,368 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 92,944 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 87,347 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 81,235 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,438 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 69,868 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 69,868 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,683 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 49,056 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 37,694 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,694 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,300 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 29,300 miles

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

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

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 UWF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT05 UWF, 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 UWF registered?

MT05 UWF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is MT05 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT05 UWF shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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