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SM05 YEY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,873 mi
Last recorded79,873 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 79,873 miles

oil on engine

rear brakes worn uneven

rear tyres worn very low(raised tread pattern)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 79,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

oil on engine

rear brakes worn uneven

rear tyres worn very low(raised tread pattern)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,366 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 70,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 56,569 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,569 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 43,505 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 11 Jun 2009 43,505 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,798 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 28,798 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front 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 YEY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YEY, 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 YEY registered?

SM05 YEY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is SM05 YEY safe to buy?

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