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RA05 WBT

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

77,277 mi
Last recorded77,277 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 WBT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 77,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,823 miles

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 75,819 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Corroded

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 74,312 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 74,312 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 72,601 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 72,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 72,367 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WING, CRASH DAMAGED AND SEPERATED!!! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

FRONT UPPER AND LOWER X-MEMBER DAMAGED/CRASH DAMAGED.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 70,791 miles

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODED.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, BOTH HEAVILY PERISHED AND SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear REAR AXLE BEAM AND MOUNTING AREA'S CORRODED.

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH SIDES, BOTH REARS. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,607 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 68,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 68,769 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres not fully inspected due to brakes binding on

Both front wheel bearings not tested due to brakes binding on

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 67,523 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))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 67,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 62,580 miles

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

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

Offside Front door has dropped on its hinges

Fail 22 Feb 2018 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken, no available adjustment remaining (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing, no available adjustment remaing (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front door has dropped on its hinges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 60,165 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2017 60,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 57,000 miles

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

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

n/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Feb 2016 57,000 miles

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

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

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

n/s front and o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2015 54,646 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 84,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,416 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 48,447 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 45,707 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear tyre nearly flat

Pass 8 Apr 2011 42,648 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 42,625 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a) DANGEROUS

Outer Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,204 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 8 Jun 2010 37,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 29 May 2009 27,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2009 27,698 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 21,045 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2008 21,045 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RA05 WBT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 RA05 WBT, 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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RA05 WBT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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