CarVerify

Free Car Check

M878 XWS

2005 Nissan Sunny

White Petrol 1992cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,552 mi
Last recorded100,552 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Sunny93,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 XWS
MakeNissan
ModelSunny
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,552 miles

nearside and offside sill cover fitted obscuring outer sills to be checked

Fail 9 Sep 2025 100,550 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside sill cover fitted obscuring outer sills to be checked

Pass 14 Apr 2010 148,078 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 148,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 140,534 miles

Oil leak

rear lights tinted but reflectors still visable

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Sep 2007 128,274 miles

Oil leak

slight tint to rear lights but reflectors visable

Pass 11 Sep 2006 121,681 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Sunny?

Based on 362,425 MOT tests across 69,916 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
3,557
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
69,916
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 64,404
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,314
constant velocity joint gaiter split 31,277
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,265
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 29,178
Full Nissan Sunny reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M878 XWS is a 2005 Nissan Sunny in White with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Sunny models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 93,627 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 Sunny fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 64,404 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M878 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Sunny typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Sunny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M878 XWS?

You can check the full history of M878 XWS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M878 XWS registered?

M878 XWS is a 2005 Nissan Sunny, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is M878 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M878 XWS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M878 XWS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M878 XWS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.