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SM05 VSD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,724 mi
Last recorded110,724 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 110,724 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 110,724 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 79,989 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 92,940 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 85,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise on engine oil leak from sump

advise on exhaust corrosion at flanges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 77,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,461 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,046 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 61,046 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 50,830 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 42,133 miles

advise on front disc corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2009 32,173 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,982 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 VSD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

SM05 VSD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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