Nissan Almera SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Almera SE reliable? We analysed 938 real MOT tests across 334 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Almera SE is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Almera SE.
Nissan Almera SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Almera SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Almera SE Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Almera SE models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan Almera SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Almera SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Almera SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Almera SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Nissan Almera SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Almera SE THIS CAR | 74.8% | 938 | 91,647 mi | — yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Renault Captur SE Limited Tce | 92.2% | 1,103 | 22,560 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Almera SE sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Almera SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.8% across 938 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan Almera SE with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Nissan Almera SE owner drives around 4,502 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.