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SJ05 PZA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,404 mi
Last recorded103,404 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 PZA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 103,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near cords also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,231 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 89,231 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,180 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 82,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 61,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 61,623 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 38,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 38,278 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 37,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,504 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 36,504 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 36,289 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 35,865 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 35,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 Accelera (4.1.E.1)

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 10 May 2014 34,976 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 33,936 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,346 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,302 miles

Air bag warrning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2011 28,302 miles

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

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

Air bag warrning light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,598 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 21,594 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,345 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 13,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (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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SJ05 PZA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SJ05 PZA, 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 SJ05 PZA registered?

SJ05 PZA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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