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ST05 FAO

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,080 mi
Last recorded92,080 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 FAO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 92,080 miles

Emissions not tested burning oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,978 miles

ADVISE Both front tyres worn on outer edges

ADVISE Cente and Rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,874 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,836 miles

ADVISE Centre and Rear exhaust silensers corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 74,836 miles

ADVISE Centre and Rear exhaust silensers corroded

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,620 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 65,396 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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 60,732 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,009 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 51,511 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,511 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 46,538 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 46,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 63,857 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,589 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low approx 6000 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 FAO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FAO, 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 ST05 FAO registered?

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

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