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SP05 WSU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,191 mi
Last recorded108,191 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WSU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2023 108,191 miles

Fuel pipe damaged filler neck breather pipe completely rotten (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion in nearside and offside sills outside of prescribed areas

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin difficult to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 102,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 102,341 miles

Emissions not tested Due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread starting to crack/perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheel arch pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 99,259 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s headlamp beam images slightly impaired/dim.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 95,789 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s beam images. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 95,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 91,479 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 91,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 87,056 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,426 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 76,398 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 70,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,143 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 61,253 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 56,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 50,212 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 50,212 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 13,952 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,952 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 37,773 miles

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

Off side front tyre showing signs of age

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 37,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front tyre showing signs of age

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 WSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

SP05 WSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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