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SK05 XBM

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,733 mi
Last recorded92,733 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 XBM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 92,733 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but no cord visible

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 92,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but no cord visible

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,543 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 87,485 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wheel trims fitted al round

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,645 miles

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 14 Apr 2014 77,645 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 3 Apr 2013 77,944 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 77,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 56,955 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 12 Apr 2012 56,955 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wheel trims fitted alround

Pass 20 Apr 2011 48,050 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F DISCES NEED CHANGING SOON

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 48,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 41,969 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 33,842 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 33,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 29,584 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 29,581 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

both rear brakes binding slightly.

o/s rear brake squeaking.

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 XBM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XBM, 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 SK05 XBM registered?

SK05 XBM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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