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SK05 XBD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,202 mi
Last recorded124,202 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XBD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 124,202 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil sump corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 124,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

STONE CHIP ON WINDSCREEN

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR OFF/SIDE AND NEAR/SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 110,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 93,850 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 77,938 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 74,361 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs corroded

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jan 2018 71,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 71,340 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 67,584 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 67,578 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Jan 2016 64,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs slight corrosion inner faces

Fail 13 Jan 2016 64,992 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front brake discs slight corrosion inner faces

Pass 30 Jan 2015 61,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 61,562 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 58,160 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 58,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,590 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 47,915 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,053 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,396 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,748 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 XBD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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