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SP05 KVT

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,163 mi
Last recorded122,163 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 KVT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 122,163 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Scuttle panel corroded/holed

Fail 16 Mar 2021 122,134 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Scuttle panel corroded/holed

Pass 27 Mar 2020 119,172 miles

All bushes deteriorated

Engine oil leaks

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides heavily deteriorated

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Minor leak of gases from backbox joint

Nearside front wheel arch liner missing

Offside rear tyre perished and has a nail in

Play in inner rack arms

Play in nearside front bottom balljoint

Rear Lower engine mount bush heavily deteriorated and separated from shaft

Rear shock dust covers deteriorated

Registration plates deteriorated

Scuttle panel heavily corroded rotting through but non structural

Upper front bumper support corroded through

Various signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2020 119,172 miles

All bushes deteriorated

Engine oil leaks

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlight lenses discoloured

Front wishbones rear bushes both sides heavily deteriorated

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Minor leak of gases from backbox joint

Nearside front wheel arch liner missing

Offside rear tyre perished and has a nail in

Play in inner rack arms

Play in nearside front bottom balljoint

Rear Lower engine mount bush heavily deteriorated and separated from shaft

Rear shock dust covers deteriorated

Registration plates deteriorated

Scuttle panel heavily corroded rotting through but non structural

Upper front bumper support corroded through

Various signs of corrosion

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively All (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 111,261 miles

All suspension bushes deteriorated

Both rear tyres perished

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front headlights discoloured

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

Rear reg plate deteriorated

Rear shock dust covers deteriorated

Rear wiper and blade defective

Scuttle panel heavily corroded

Various signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,821 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 102,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,687 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 91,685 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,407 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,213 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres lumpy and splitting

cross member under wiper linkage corroded

exhaust heat sheild loose

slight bind from n/s/r brake

Fail 20 Mar 2015 77,208 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres lumpy and splitting

cross member under wiper linkage corroded

exhaust heat sheild loose

slight bind from n/s/r brake

Pass 19 Mar 2014 69,048 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild loose

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 69,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat sheild loose

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2013 58,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/sr tyre soft

Pass 2 Feb 2012 48,834 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 44,050 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 35,733 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,916 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut no cord exposed

Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,775 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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SP05 KVT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP05 KVT, 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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SP05 KVT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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