MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front cut on tyre but cords or ply not exposed
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust deteriorated
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure split pin missing (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure split pin missing (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating and grinding (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front cut on tyre but cords or ply not exposed
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust deteriorated
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)
corrosion around some prescribed areas but not considered excessive
front subframe and rear axle has corrosion but not considered excessive
n/s/r tyre has some cracks on the tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
oil level below min
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)
corrosion around some prescribed areas but not considered excessive
front subframe and rear axle has corrosion but not considered excessive
n/s/r tyre has some cracks on the tread but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
oil level below min
coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked
rear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated and minor leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre sidewall slightly cracked
rear silencer outer skin slightly deteriorated and minor leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear brake discs slightly corroded but not seriously weakened
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP05 XAB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 XAB, 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 XAB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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