2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Nissan Almera MOT pass rate and common faults

4,500 MOT tests in 2024. 54.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time54.1%
Failed or needed repairs45.9%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,500 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.1%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
    252 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.7%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.5%
  2. Brakes25.6%
  3. Suspension14.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.9%
  5. Body & chassis8.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  7. Tyres7.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake performance: excessively binding. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Nissan Almera?

In 2024, 54.1% of 2005 Nissan Almera cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,500 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Nissan Almera?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Nissan Almera reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).