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NL55 UWT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,080 mi
Last recorded99,080 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 UWT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,080 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack / pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber platforms and under-sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Fail 9 Oct 2025 99,073 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber platforms and under-sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 9 Oct 2024 88,469 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,651 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,933 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,536 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pipes to rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,782 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering slight oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2020 79,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,895 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,243 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,845 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,544 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 55,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres have cracks in the inner side walls

n/s/f front is worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,311 miles

both front tyres have cracks in the inner side walls

n/s/f front is worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 49,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,919 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 33,723 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 26,668 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,573 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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NL55 UWT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NL55 UWT, 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 NL55 UWT registered?

NL55 UWT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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