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SK55 UDG

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,277 mi
Last recorded68,277 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 UDG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2020 68,277 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (holed) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 63,579 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Nov 2019 63,572 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both wings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Dec 2018 62,903 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 62,903 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 60,991 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,457 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 53,373 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,439 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 44,958 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,506 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,257 miles

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

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

offside track rod has slight play at rack end

Fail 5 Dec 2011 35,257 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside track rod has slight play at rack end

Pass 15 Dec 2010 29,411 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 29,411 miles

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 15 Dec 2009 23,467 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 16,225 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 16,188 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (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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SK55 UDG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SK55 UDG, 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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SK55 UDG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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