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SG05 PBZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,606 mi
Last recorded67,606 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 PBZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 67,606 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 67,602 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system Holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,634 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,686 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 56,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,561 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 50,749 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 50,749 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,727 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 48,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 48,366 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 48,366 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 47,799 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 47,198 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 47,198 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,179 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 46,179 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,217 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,707 miles

slight corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 39,451 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 30 Aug 2013 39,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,594 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,516 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 32,516 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,377 miles

slight wear on tyres.

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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SG05 PBZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SG05 PBZ, 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 SG05 PBZ registered?

SG05 PBZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is SG05 PBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 PBZ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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