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ST05 XWU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,202 mi
Last recorded118,202 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,202 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,731 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 112,728 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working No dipped beam. (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened Holed and severely deteriorated. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,935 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

exhaust has a minor leak

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

slight play at offside front anti roll bar droplink

Pass 30 Jan 2016 106,379 miles

Body has slight corrosion to underside and exposed components (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded uncoated sections and flexi hoses slightly perished (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play at both steering arms

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,288 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2013 93,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 93,371 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 85,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,621 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,601 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 60,508 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 60,508 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 51,914 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 XWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 XWU, 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 XWU registered?

ST05 XWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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