Nissan Almera MOT Results

Registered in 2005
54.8% pass rate
from 8,065 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Almera is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 11% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.2% fail on Stop lamp (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (58% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.78% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.77% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.71% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.56% fail on Battery(ies) (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.025% fail on Switch
    • 0.025% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.012% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.012% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 15% fail on Brakes (9.8% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 10.0% fail on Brake performance (35% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (65% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (73% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance (42% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (96% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.025% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.79% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.79% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.61% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (27% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Cable
        • 0.037% fail on Linkage
        • 0.025% fail on Relay lever (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Pivot
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.062% fail on Pedal (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.099% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.025% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.012% fail on Other braking system component
  • 10.0% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (48% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (49% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (23% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers (61% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.087% fail on Suspension rod (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.074% fail on Sub-frames (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Sub-frame (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.062% fail on Macpherson strut (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.037% fail on Axles (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Axle
      • 0.012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (12% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust system (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.26% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.062% fail on Tank
      • 0.025% fail on Hose
      • 0.012% fail on System
    • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.50% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.012% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.46% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.012% fail on Joints
    • 0.45% fail on Bumpers (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Doors (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.099% fail on Other passenger's door (59% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Door condition (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.087% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Engine mounting (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.062% fail on Bracket (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
      • 0.050% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Seats
      • 0.037% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.037% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.062% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.037% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.025% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.025% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Floor
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition (14% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.38% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.087% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested (72% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.074% fail on Transmission oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.050% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (15% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.37% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Seat belts (38% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Condition
      • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Requirements
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.8% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.14% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
        • 0.025% fail on Steering component (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.012% fail on Rear wheel steering
        • 0.012% fail on Components
    • 0.87% fail on Power steering (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pipes and hoses (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Rams (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Operation
      • 0.050% fail on Pump
    • 0.19% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Steering box
    • 0.025% fail on Steering play (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.012% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.012% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.43% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
    • 0.050% fail on Condition
  • 0.050% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Speedometer (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.050% fail on Seat belt installation check (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Belt(s)/padding (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages

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