MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective FUEL CAP FITTING INCORRECTLY, BINDING ON THREADS. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower SEAT BELT OUTER CATCH COVER MISSING/INCOMPLETE.
Nearside Rear TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower SEAT BELT OUTER CATCH COVER MISSING/INCOMPLETE.
Nearside Rear TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE, METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear seat belt stalk cover missing
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower SEAT BELT CATCH DAMAGED/OUTER COVER MISSING.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
N/S/F TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGE.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
EXHAUST REAR SILENCER FRONT MOUNTING DISCONNECTED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.
N/S/R BRAKE BINDING.
N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE.
O/S/R BRAKE BINDING.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge, requires monitoring
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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SB05 XWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XWU, 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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SB05 XWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 3 August 2005.
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