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SL05 UCS

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,172 mi
Last recorded121,172 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 UCS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,172 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 121,172 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 112,392 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 105,055 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 105,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 104,818 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 104,818 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,422 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,416 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 81,274 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,717 miles

mil light on

Fail 8 Jul 2015 74,713 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

mil light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 66,049 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 66,044 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,344 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 58,316 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,310 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 41,247 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 36,477 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 36,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 34,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,504 miles

Nearside 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)

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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SL05 UCS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SL05 UCS, 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 SL05 UCS registered?

SL05 UCS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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