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SP05 WUA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

80,617 mi
Last recorded80,617 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 WUA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 80,616 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2024 77,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2023 76,565 miles

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

slight corrosion on rear inner sills

Fail 26 Jul 2023 76,559 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

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

slight corrosion on rear inner sills

Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,750 miles

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

slight corrosion on inner sills

Fail 20 Jul 2022 75,750 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on inner sills

Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,836 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 74,836 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,392 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 74,392 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,981 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 70,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 69,421 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,117 miles

slight cracking on rear tyrewalls

Fail 18 Jul 2016 67,117 miles

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

slight cracking on rear tyrewalls

Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,050 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,986 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,262 miles

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

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

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 Jul 2012 55,113 miles

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

slight scoring on rear discs

Pass 21 Jul 2011 50,414 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,791 miles

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

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

wipers deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,474 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 31,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 31,128 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 WUA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP05 WUA registered?

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

Is SP05 WUA safe to buy?

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