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SM05 TWY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,316 mi
Last recorded95,316 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 TWY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

scuttle panel severely corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 95,316 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

scuttle panel severely corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 93,385 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre low on tread

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

Rear slight corrosion to inner sills + underbody

front scuttle panel badly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2019 89,594 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 89,594 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,063 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 81,063 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,082 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 70,435 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 61,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,360 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 23,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,153 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,180 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 TWY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

SM05 TWY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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