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FM54 SMO

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,631 mi
Last recorded104,631 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 SMO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2015 104,631 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 104,631 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 101,454 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 97,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 92,914 miles

car has bad oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,636 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,718 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 81,718 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,734 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 65,734 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 58,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 58,638 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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FM54 SMO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FM54 SMO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM54 SMO?

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What year was FM54 SMO registered?

FM54 SMO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 February 2005.

Is FM54 SMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM54 SMO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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