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SD05 ZKS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,710 mi
Last recorded68,710 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 ZKS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 68,698 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 64,839 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear lamp lenses have damage

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside wiper blade torn

oil leak at engine

rear brake discs scored

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 2 Jun 2014 59,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear lamp lenses have damage

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside wiper blade torn

oil leak at engine

rear brake discs scored

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes coated with a substance

exhaust hangers deteriorated but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 31 May 2012 49,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust centre and rear section repaired by welding but in sound condition.

light scratches on windscreen but not obstructing drivers view.

n/s/f brake pipe coated in grease

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 31 May 2012 49,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust centre and rear section repaired by welding but in sound condition.

light scratches on windscreen but not obstructing drivers view.

n/s/f brake pipe coated in grease

o/s and n/s/r brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 3 Jun 2011 43,924 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear tyres are of a differnt size

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,924 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear tyres are of a differnt size

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,497 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 27,793 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 27,793 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,500 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 ZKS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SD05 ZKS, 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 ZKS registered?

SD05 ZKS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is SD05 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD05 ZKS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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