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SD05 RDU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

80,878 mi
Last recorded80,878 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 RDU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 80,878 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,347 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 75,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,573 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 74,219 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,710 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 73,158 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,397 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,169 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 71,169 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,869 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,988 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear close to limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,119 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 63,927 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,791 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,742 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 29,054 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 24,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,539 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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SD05 RDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SD05 RDU, 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 SD05 RDU registered?

SD05 RDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is SD05 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 RDU shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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