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SM05 JSU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,941 mi
Last recorded57,941 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 JSU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 57,941 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 57,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction also affecting emissions (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 50,946 miles

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Fail 18 May 2022 50,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Pass 13 May 2021 44,401 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 44,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 39,687 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2019 31,666 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS

Pass 14 May 2018 21,841 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 16 May 2017 16,545 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 16,213 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2015 15,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 15,317 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 14,982 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 13,936 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 11,564 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 9,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 6,608 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2008 2,476 miles

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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SM05 JSU 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 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM05 JSU, 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 SM05 JSU registered?

SM05 JSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is SM05 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 JSU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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