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SM05 VOH

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,598 mi
Last recorded125,598 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 VOH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2017 125,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted restricting inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2017 120,016 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 11 May 2016 111,206 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 100,359 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Sump corroded

Fail 11 May 2015 100,359 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front exhaust mounting broken

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

Sump corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 88,328 miles

sump corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 88,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

near side rear brake pipe getting corroded

play in near side front roll bar link

sump corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,343 miles

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

Front discs worn.

N/S/R Brake sticking

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 62,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 47,599 miles

Body damage - Tailgate.

Front brake discs worn.

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 32,096 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,972 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 10,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,361 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 VOH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc 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 VOH, 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 VOH registered?

SM05 VOH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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