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DE05 SBZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,461 mi
Last recorded113,461 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 SBZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 113,461 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both headlamps output reduced (borderline acceptable)

Fail 24 Jan 2020 113,454 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

both headlamps output reduced (borderline acceptable)

Pass 29 Jan 2019 104,941 miles

Front bumper damaged/loose on offside

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 96,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 90,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 78,248 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 78,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,732 miles

Offside rear outter edge of tyre worn low

Fail 23 Aug 2014 70,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear outter edge of tyre worn low

Fail 22 Aug 2014 70,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 65,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2012 60,078 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,103 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 52,103 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,700 miles

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

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

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

slight front brake imbalance present

slight oil leak? at top of engine

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,198 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 37,198 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DE05 SBZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 DE05 SBZ, 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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DE05 SBZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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