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SM05 VPL

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,485 mi
Last recorded70,485 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 VPL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 70,485 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 66,582 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 64,705 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 61,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,401 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,173 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 57,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 53,992 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 53,991 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,383 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,875 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 47,717 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 44,736 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 42,409 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 25,996 miles

offside front tyre perishing in tread area

Pass 19 May 2008 18,143 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 VPL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

SM05 VPL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SM05 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 VPL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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