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FN05 SZU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,980 mi
Last recorded85,980 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 SZU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 85,980 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,766 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,656 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 51,652 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 51,646 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 48,621 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 48,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,583 miles

Offside dip beam slightly dim

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 47,583 miles

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

Offside dip beam slightly dim

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 46,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 44,167 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s dip beam slightly dim

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to showing cords

Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,167 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s front tyre worn on edges

o/s dip beam slightly dim

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to showing cords

Pass 21 Jun 2013 42,444 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brake discs rusty

front wiper blades split

o/s dip beam slightly dim

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,281 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,842 miles

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,409 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,337 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,704 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 SZU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

FN05 SZU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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