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ST05 CTO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,106 mi
Last recorded93,106 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 CTO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 93,106 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 92,308 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 90,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 90,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2020 90,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 88,042 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 88,042 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 87,335 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 87,335 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark top up brake fluid (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front slightly binding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 85,792 miles

all discs corroded

front brakes slightly binding

oil leak all superscribed area corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,442 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front WINTER Tyre fitted

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,354 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 82,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,191 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads are wearing low

front number plate is damaged!

o/s front shocker has lost its damping effect,prompt replacement is advised!

rear brake pads are wearing low!

Fail 22 Apr 2014 78,191 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads are wearing low

front number plate is damaged!

o/s front shocker has lost its damping effect,prompt replacement is advised!

rear brake pads are wearing low!

Pass 8 Nov 2012 71,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

the n/s/f tyre has sidewall damaged

the n/s/r tyre sidewall has deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2012 71,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

the n/s/f tyre has sidewall damaged

the n/s/r tyre sidewall has deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,672 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,407 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,751 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 63,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,782 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,194 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 45,194 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,187 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 CTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CTO, 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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ST05 CTO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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