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SE05 FPA

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 FPA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 71,064 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 65,606 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to outer sills

Fail 4 Mar 2024 65,606 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users transmission cooler hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 30 Oct 2022 61,799 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 57,643 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 57,643 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 49,024 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 46,328 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,372 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 40,046 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 40,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is perishing and has small cracks appearing

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,505 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 33,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,452 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 25,177 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,305 miles

front brake pads not visable to check

Fail 25 Oct 2010 20,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake pads not visable to check

Pass 16 Aug 2009 17,422 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2009 17,422 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,595 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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SE05 FPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SE05 FPA, 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 SE05 FPA registered?

SE05 FPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is SE05 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE05 FPA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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