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MV05 XWO

2005 Nissan Almera

Multi-colour Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,344 mi
Last recorded119,344 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 XWO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 119,344 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

not checked outer sill due to body trims

Pass 29 Aug 2018 112,442 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 112,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges - still legal - tread not as deep as centre

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge - still just legal - tread not as deep as centre

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,258 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern only just visible. (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Aug 2017 104,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern only just visible. (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 95,442 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 95,442 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe at rear corroded and holed. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing at rear. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 84,675 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 84,675 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 95,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wing damage taped up.

o/s/f inner brake pad looks low.

observation only - sill covers and front partial wheel arch liners in place at time of test.

rear brake inner pads look low.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 95,823 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f wing damage taped up.

o/s/f inner brake pad looks low.

observation only - sill covers and front partial wheel arch liners in place at time of test.

rear brake inner pads look low.

Pass 14 May 2013 60,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Sill covers fitted.

o/s of steering rack damp

o/s/r tyre cracking/splitting

Pass 14 May 2012 49,620 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges - Still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Fail 14 May 2012 49,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Partial sill covers fitted.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges - Still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 39,030 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 21,532 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,529 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 13,096 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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MV05 XWO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Multi-colour with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MV05 XWO, 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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MV05 XWO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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