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SM05 YEU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,496 mi
Last recorded101,496 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 101,496 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both headlamps slightly dull

Fail 18 Sep 2023 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both headlamps slightly dull

Pass 20 Sep 2022 91,053 miles

Auxiliary drivebelt worn.

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlights dull.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle stabilizer corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2021 80,396 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm & perished also. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61mm & perished also. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle stabiliser corroded.

Fail 13 Sep 2021 80,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm & perished also. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.61mm & perished also. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle stabiliser corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 67,668 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 67,667 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle stabeliser arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 61,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 57,353 miles

Offside Front tyre worn smooth inner edge

signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2017 52,483 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have areas of light rust from partial pad contact (3.5.1i)

front susp arms hubs and rear axle corroded but all secure at this time

Pass 19 May 2016 51,364 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 47,906 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 43,401 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to front and o/s/r brake disc

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

Front suspension arms slightly corroded

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2014 43,401 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to front and o/s/r brake disc

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

Front suspension arms slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jun 2013 38,099 miles

nearside front tyre low outer edge

power steering rack damp

Pass 23 May 2012 32,872 miles

slight perishing to both front tyres

steering rack damp

Fail 23 May 2012 32,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

slight binding to offside front brake

slight deterioration to rear exhaust join

slight perishing to both front tyres

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Jun 2011 27,245 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm, less on inner edge, not at full tread depth

power steering rack damp

slight perishing to offside rear tyre

some stepping to both rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2010 20,884 miles

slight binding to both rear brakes

Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 10,866 miles

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

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

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 YEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YEU, 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 YEU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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