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OE05 SDZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,016 mi
Last recorded95,016 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 SDZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 95,016 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

both sills slightly corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,542 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 90,185 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 81,492 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 74,497 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 63,898 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 53,450 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)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,656 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,443 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 36,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,658 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 22,049 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 19,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 19,975 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,193 miles

Advice both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,837 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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OE05 SDZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OE05 SDZ, 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 OE05 SDZ registered?

OE05 SDZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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