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SK05 USG

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,462 mi
Last recorded93,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 USG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 93,462 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 93,462 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,585 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front n/s (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front o/s (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 81,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,487 miles

Engine sump heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 77,506 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Jul 2012 69,089 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,089 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,109 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 57,796 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 57,796 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,371 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 43,371 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 28,530 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 28,357 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 20,523 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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SK05 USG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK05 USG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK05 USG registered?

SK05 USG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SK05 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 USG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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