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FN05 SVX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

161,292 mi
Last recorded161,292 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 SVX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 161,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 155,169 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 137,129 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 137,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 129,712 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 129,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 124,280 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 124,278 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge - bald /several deep cuts (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 119,435 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres - wearing on inner edges

dash engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 10 May 2017 119,434 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres - wearing on inner edges

dash engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,325 miles

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

both inner sills at rear of vehicle slightly rusty.

emmissions level only just past.

Fail 29 Apr 2016 115,325 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both inner sills at rear of vehicle slightly rusty.

emmissions level only just past.

Pass 8 May 2015 110,744 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 110,728 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 106,687 miles

offside door mirror adjuster faulty

Fail 19 May 2014 106,687 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

offside door mirror adjuster faulty

Pass 7 May 2013 100,456 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 May 2013 1,202 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 91,699 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 91,699 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 82,563 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 73,548 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 73,548 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2009 48,209 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2009 48,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,490 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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FN05 SVX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FN05 SVX, 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 FN05 SVX registered?

FN05 SVX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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