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SM05 VUO

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,924 mi
Last recorded85,924 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 VUO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 85,924 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 85,910 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 78,799 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 78,787 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,703 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 60,084 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,351 miles

exhaust corroded at joins and seams.

front brake discs scored and corroded.

n/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted.

rear discs scored and worn.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 49,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded at joins and seams.

front brake discs scored and corroded.

front pipe heatshield insecure.

n/s/f wheel rim slightly distorted.

o/s/r tyre on the legal limit.

rear discs scored and worn.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 44,563 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 28,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,297 miles

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

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

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 VUO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VUO, 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 VUO registered?

SM05 VUO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for SM05 VUO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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