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SM05 TVE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

111,945 mi
Last recorded111,945 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 111,945 miles

Heavy corrosion of all steering and suspension components

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 111,944 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Heavy corrosion of all steering and suspension components

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 110,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2025 110,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing at sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 107,879 miles

Corrosion of steering and suspension components

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 May 2024 107,878 miles

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

Corrosion of steering and suspension components

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 105,483 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 25 May 2023 105,481 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaitor area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2022 101,647 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2022 101,646 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect full beam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear wheel noise on rotation

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component of rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded all

Pass 28 May 2021 100,148 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 100,146 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 98,684 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 98,683 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 96,265 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 96,265 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose inner stawk insecure (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 92,855 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 92,854 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 86,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 82,811 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 82,810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 76,460 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 76,460 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 68,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 60,160 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 60,159 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2012 51,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 37,923 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 37,923 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,346 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 17,604 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 TVE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 SM05 TVE, 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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SM05 TVE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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