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SB05 NCN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,285 mi
Last recorded76,285 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 NCN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 76,285 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 72,485 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 69,080 miles

slight play from nearside and offside front ball joints

Pass 10 Jan 2022 66,023 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 64,965 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 64,274 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 64,274 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,128 miles

both front suspension gaiters deteriorated

fuel filler neck corroded

slight play at o/s/f ball joint

uneven wear on inside faces of both front brake discs

Fail 12 Dec 2018 62,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front suspension gaiters deteriorated

fuel filler neck corroded

slight play at o/s/f ball joint

uneven wear on inside faces of both front brake discs

Pass 27 Dec 2017 58,892 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 58,892 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,983 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 47,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,052 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,836 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,952 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 29,084 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 18,859 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2008 15,709 miles

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

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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SB05 NCN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SB05 NCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SB05 NCN registered?

SB05 NCN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is SB05 NCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB05 NCN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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