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NM05 CYG

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc

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MOT Status

Expired

Expires27 Jul 2026

Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)

Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,649 mi

Last recorded121,649 miles

Recorded on17 Jul 2025

Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 CYG

MakeNissan

ModelAlmera

Year2005

ColourSilver

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail

Pass 17 Jul 2025 121,649 miles

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

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

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

Slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2024 118,912 miles

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

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

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Fail 15 Jul 2024 118,912 miles

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

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

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

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

slight fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 5 Jul 2023 115,129 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 115,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 109,812 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,256 miles

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 106,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

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 28 Jul 2020 102,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 102,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 98,977 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 98,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp cover missing

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 93,445 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp cover missing

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 88,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 88,034 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 81,143 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread but not to cords

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,887 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 66,842 miles

Pass 23 Jul 2013 61,236 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,048 miles

Pass 28 Jun 2011 49,169 miles

slight wetness around power steering rack o/s

Fail 19 Jul 2010 74,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight wetness around power sterring rack n/side

Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,342 miles

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

slight wetness around power sterring rack n/side

Pass 21 Jul 2009 33,791 miles

Pass 22 Jul 2008 23,776 miles

Nearside 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

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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NM05 CYG 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 NM05 CYG, 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 NM05 CYG registered?

NM05 CYG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is NM05 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM05 CYG 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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