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SK05 ZWV

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

100,099 mi
Last recorded100,099 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,099 miles

sump weeping oil

Pass 11 Feb 2016 99,482 miles

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

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

oil sump leaking

Fail 11 Feb 2016 99,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

oil sump leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2015 97,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 97,308 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,790 miles

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

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

cracks on o/s/r tyre but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2013 86,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,464 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,362 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 77,360 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,711 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 67,711 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,753 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 55,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,301 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 31,372 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall ( not to canvis )

Fail 29 Feb 2008 31,372 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall ( not to canvis )

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 ZWV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SK05 ZWV, 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 ZWV registered?

SK05 ZWV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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