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SA55 WJZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,914 mi
Last recorded98,914 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 WJZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 98,914 miles

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 96,884 miles

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2023 93,010 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 89,549 miles

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

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2021 73,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front to rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 69,015 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 65,966 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 63,700 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2017 56,129 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 55,346 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 52,586 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2015 52,586 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 46,726 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 44,834 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,403 miles

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2011 41,913 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Oct 2011 41,913 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,052 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,959 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 17,760 miles

both front tyre excessively worn on edges

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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SA55 WJZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SA55 WJZ, 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 SA55 WJZ registered?

SA55 WJZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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