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ST05 XYV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,404 mi
Last recorded85,404 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 85,404 miles

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

vehicle structure showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,811 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 82,811 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 76,581 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 76,581 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 69,656 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 69,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,091 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 53,642 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 45,326 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 31,487 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 29,350 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 29,350 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 27,718 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 27,718 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 25,417 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 XYV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYV, 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 XYV registered?

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

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