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FM54 SMU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,681 mi
Last recorded115,681 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Full exhaust from cat back corroded.

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 115,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Full exhaust from cat back corroded.

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,494 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 102,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,062 miles

Both rear tyres mishapen

N/s/r tyre cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 97,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres mishapen

N/s/r tyre cracking

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 90,698 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,433 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 83,433 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 74,439 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 65,888 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 SMU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMU, 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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What year was FM54 SMU registered?

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

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