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RV05 UZD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,739 mi
Last recorded145,739 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 UZD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 145,739 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 145,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 135,901 miles

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))

Fail 2 Feb 2019 135,901 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 124,820 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low from edges

Fail 6 Feb 2018 124,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both front tyres worn from edges

Both rear tyres wearing low from edges

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 111,157 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside number plate light slightly insecure

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2016 93,072 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,592 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 86,474 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 73,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 73,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,826 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,923 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 66,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,372 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,580 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,249 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,750 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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RV05 UZD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RV05 UZD, 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 RV05 UZD registered?

RV05 UZD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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