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NU05 USO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,347 mi
Last recorded90,347 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 USO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 90,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s also starting to crack 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Front o/s and n/s slight brake bind

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

corrosion under vehicle to mot standard present

Pass 13 May 2017 87,974 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust coroded

front brakes slight bind

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

under trays fitted

Fail 4 May 2017 87,905 miles

Headlamp aim not tested head lamps not bright enough (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

exhaust coroded

front brakes slight bind

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

under trays fitted

Pass 7 May 2016 84,440 miles

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

exhaust starting to corrode.

under trays fitted.

Fail 6 May 2016 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust starting to corrode.

under trays fitted.

Fail 8 May 2015 80,907 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2015 80,907 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2014 75,069 miles

rear wiper blade split

steering lock slightly loose on colum

Fail 8 May 2014 75,019 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust heat sheild loose and tied to fuel pipes under car rear wiper blade split

steering lock slightly loose on colum

Pass 9 May 2013 60,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 May 2013 60,398 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

front brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 50,276 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,360 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,259 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 26,871 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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NU05 USO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 NU05 USO, 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 NU05 USO registered?

NU05 USO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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