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PE05 SBY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,677 mi
Last recorded108,677 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 SBY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 108,677 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 103,261 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 98,474 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 98,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 92,211 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 92,211 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 86,004 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 86,004 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlights have poor patterns (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 79,859 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,533 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 76,533 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,659 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 72,659 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 71,032 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 66,981 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,524 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 57,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,758 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,642 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,070 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 33,467 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,019 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,340 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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PE05 SBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PE05 SBY, 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 PE05 SBY registered?

PE05 SBY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is PE05 SBY safe to buy?

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