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SM05 TWA

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,958 mi
Last recorded85,958 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 TWA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 85,958 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 82,501 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 93,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 80,691 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 80,605 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2014 77,940 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,888 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 72,497 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 72,497 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,169 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)

Pass 22 May 2010 32,666 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 47,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres slightly worn on insides of tread

offside rear tyre 2 - 3 mm

Fail 25 Jul 2008 47,608 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres slightly worn on insides of tread

offside rear tyre 2 - 3 mm

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 TWA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM05 TWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM05 TWA registered?

SM05 TWA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is SM05 TWA safe to buy?

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