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SM05 VTE

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

59,759 mi
Last recorded59,759 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 VTE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 59,759 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2024 59,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2023

Coil spring corroded Front AND Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded Front AND Rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/F N/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 112,034 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 51,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 18 Oct 2021 51,130 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2020

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

both front brakes slight bind

center and rear exhaust flange corroded/deteriorated and blowing

nsr lens condensation

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Nov 2019 110,686 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

accident damage front offside and rear

Fail 7 Nov 2019 110,686 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

accident damage front offside and rear

Pass 13 Oct 2018

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 13 Oct 2018

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 4 Nov 2017

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

accident damage to front

both front brakes slightly binding

both front wipers slightly smearing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front coil springs corroded

nsr light condensation

steering rack damp

Fail 4 Nov 2017

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

accident damage to front

both front brakes slightly binding

both front wipers slightly smearing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

front coil springs corroded

nsr light condensation

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Oct 2016 49,064 miles

front and rear disks have surface rust on them

Fail 14 Oct 2016 49,064 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

front and rear disks have surface rust on them

Pass 11 Nov 2015

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 48,237 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded/rusted

Fail 9 Dec 2014 48,237 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs corroded/rusted

Pass 19 Dec 2013
Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,249 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

car been involved in accident front

Fail 11 Dec 2012 46,249 miles

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

car been involved in accident front

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2011 54,140 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,169 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 43,169 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 40,024 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 40,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 31,062 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 15,580 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 VTE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 VTE, 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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SM05 VTE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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