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SM05 YEX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,568 mi
Last recorded121,568 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 YEX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 121,568 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 121,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2024 120,005 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside & offside front tyres perished sidewall & worn outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering rack damp

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2024 120,005 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Foggy/cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside & offside front tyres perished sidewall & worn outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering rack damp

Under vehicle, suspension, steering & braking components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2023 117,485 miles

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 115,824 miles

Rear discs and Pads corroded

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 114,153 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking edges

Rear brake pipes corroded, Cleaned

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,067 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads 50 percent

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Steering rack damp

Under vehicle corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 113,067 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads 50 percent

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Steering rack damp

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2019 110,691 miles

engine sump corroded

front tyres slightly worn on edges

n/s rear tyre worn and cracked between treads

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,460 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside rear brake disc worn and corroded on edge

Fail 28 Aug 2018 107,460 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And perished on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Offside rear brake disc worn and corroded on edge

Pass 29 Aug 2017 103,203 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 98,927 miles

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2015 95,317 miles

o/s front anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s front brake discs slightly groved

rear brake pipes greased

rear coil springs corroded

steering racks damp

Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,277 miles

exhaust back box corroded slightly

n/s front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mount only one fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 87,854 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake imbalance outside specified limits

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,676 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 64,639 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc inner surfaces corroding.

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,800 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 51,860 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 43,519 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 32,239 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 YEX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

SM05 YEX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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