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SP05 WLV

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,504 mi
Last recorded114,504 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WLV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 114,504 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Fail 27 Oct 2020 114,498 miles

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

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Oct 2019 112,772 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 104,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 104,721 miles

Nearside Front 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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 92,158 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 92,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 77,570 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 77,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 65,456 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts bald on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 65,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts bald on inner shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,964 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 28 Oct 2014 56,964 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Oct 2013 44,402 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 44,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2012 37,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

battery insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,394 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 35,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 23,284 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,967 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,642 miles

Front bumper loose

Slight corrosion rear brake discs

Wiperblades sligtly smeering

Fail 2 Apr 2008 18,616 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)

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

Front bumper loose

Slight corrosion rear brake discs

Wiperblades sligtly smeering

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 WLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WLV, 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 SP05 WLV registered?

SP05 WLV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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