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SE05 FSD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,034 mi
Last recorded102,034 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 FSD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 102,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both sides rear inner to outer sills covered heavily with sealant

rear exhaust joint covered with paste

Pass 9 Sep 2017 95,586 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sides inner sills have slight surface rust

vehicle suspension components slightly rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2016 91,231 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all gaitors (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills sills chassis floors subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 91,231 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sills (2.4.A.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all gaitors (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills sills chassis floors subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,685 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills subframe (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 88,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all (2.4.F.3)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills subframe (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osfront brake binding

Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,488 miles

front disc's have varied corrosioin/pitted marks on inner surface

Fail 27 Sep 2013 78,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front disc's have varied corrosioin/pitted marks on inner surface

Pass 1 Feb 2013 72,440 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 72,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 70,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,853 miles

air bag light on

nearside front tyre at 2.8mm

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,276 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 35,058 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 35,058 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,719 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 FSD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SE05 FSD, 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 SE05 FSD registered?

SE05 FSD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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