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SO05 ECT

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,146 mi
Last recorded119,146 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 ECT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 119,146 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 119,142 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 117,407 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 116,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 116,002 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 114,623 miles

Underbody and Subframe slightly corroded

Underbody and Subframe undersealed

Fail 27 Sep 2022 114,623 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Underbody and Subframe slightly corroded

Underbody and Subframe undersealed

Pass 22 Sep 2021 113,524 miles

Front and Rear subframes corroded

Front and Rear suspension arms corroded

Underbody and Sills slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2021 113,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and Rear subframes corroded

Front and Rear suspension arms corroded

Underbody and Sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,546 miles

front suspension arms slightly corroded

rear axle and suspension slightly corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2020 112,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front suspension arms slightly corroded

rear axle and suspension slightly corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2019 111,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension arms slightly corroded

rear axle and suspension slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2019 111,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front suspension arms slightly corroded

rear axle and suspension slightly corroded

rear discs corroded

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,078 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipe slightly corroded

underbody and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 109,088 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 109,088 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,722 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine sump has slight oil leak

exhaust centre pipe has slight corrosion

gearbox has oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 107,722 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine sump has slight oil leak

exhaust centre pipe has slight corrosion

gearbox has oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 106,618 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 106,618 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 101,552 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 90,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,310 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,341 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 67,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 56,051 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 55,925 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 43,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 33,486 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on edge

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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SO05 ECT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO05 ECT, 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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SO05 ECT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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