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SA05 VDZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,528 mi
Last recorded61,528 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 VDZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexhose,also slightly pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 61,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexhose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexhose,also slightly pitted (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 54,243 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2015 54,227 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,769 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 47,321 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 20 Oct 2011 39,137 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 32,847 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 25,673 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 19,017 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,790 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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SA05 VDZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SA05 VDZ, 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 SA05 VDZ registered?

SA05 VDZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is SA05 VDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA05 VDZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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