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SL05 VBK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,835 mi
Last recorded116,835 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 116,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 111,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 106,634 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 106,634 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,463 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 99,463 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 93,106 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 93,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 83,018 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 76,212 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 76,212 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,984 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 59,959 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 47,948 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 47,948 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 44,115 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 39,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,431 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 34,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 30,306 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 26,485 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,904 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 VBK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

SL05 VBK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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