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ST05 AAZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

89,557 mi
Last recorded89,557 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 AAZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 89,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 89,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 86,184 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 86,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 84,077 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 82,443 miles

n/s hand slow

Pass 5 May 2020 80,859 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 80,859 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,077 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,443 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 73,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle+back (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,870 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 68,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 65,256 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,256 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 61,415 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 61,415 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,795 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 57,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Apr 2013 55,277 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 52,708 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 50,325 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

rear brake discs surface rust

rear pads low

Pass 22 Apr 2010 46,224 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,491 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,549 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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ST05 AAZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ST05 AAZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST05 AAZ registered?

ST05 AAZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is ST05 AAZ safe to buy?

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