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FN05 SZY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,821 mi
Last recorded51,821 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 SZY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 49,832 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 49,832 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 48,262 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 44,231 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 44,230 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 43,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 42,004 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 41,961 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,670 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 39,333 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 37,377 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,260 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 22,694 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 18,604 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2009 14,759 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2008 11,926 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 SZY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FN05 SZY, 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 SZY registered?

FN05 SZY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is FN05 SZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 SZY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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