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SG05 SZZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,625 mi
Last recorded73,625 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 73,625 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 73,621 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 71,033 miles

Offside Slight brake bind

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,956 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 66,952 miles

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Silencer detached from exhaust system. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 63,701 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 63,701 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,865 miles

o/s/f tyre damaged by broken coil spring , but no cords exposed

Fail 25 Aug 2016 60,863 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre damaged by broken coil spring , but no cords exposed

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,826 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 58,846 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,904 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,368 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 33,781 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 25,792 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 3,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

SG05 SZZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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