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SP05 WRE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,128 mi
Last recorded131,128 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 131,128 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 131,128 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 128,966 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 125,982 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 124,389 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 120,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 116,868 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 116,868 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 113,984 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 109,392 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 104,710 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 104,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 99,845 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 95,501 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,579 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,055 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,583 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 72,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 67,462 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,304 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 49,141 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 WRE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SP05 WRE, 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 WRE registered?

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

Is SP05 WRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 WRE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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