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NV05 CNU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 CNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 110,303 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Sep 2021 110,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch around spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2020 105,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,398 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2019 100,398 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,611 miles

both front drop links starting to perish

both front tyres starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

light corrosion to under body

Pass 13 Sep 2017 88,077 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Rear rear discs corroded

Rear rear fuel filler neck corroded

front both brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2016 84,293 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 84,292 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,738 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 80,738 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,058 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 69,997 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 65,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 65,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,996 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 59,993 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front, near and offside rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,613 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 40,860 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 28,897 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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NV05 CNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV05 CNU, 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 NV05 CNU registered?

NV05 CNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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