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SE05 GCZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,567 mi
Last recorded91,567 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE05 GCZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,567 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 91,446 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front head light bulb dull

Nearside Front wiper blade clip loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre outer wall poor

brake fluid cap missing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil sump corroded and oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,513 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,722 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 80,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 77,364 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,874 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

flooor panels and front loewr suspension arms are all starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre side wall is cracking and deteriorateing

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Jul 2013 71,870 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

flooor panels and front loewr suspension arms are all starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre side wall is cracking and deteriorateing

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2012 65,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,314 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 56,314 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,807 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 23,623 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GCZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GCZ, 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 GCZ registered?

SE05 GCZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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