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SP05 XAE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,204 mi
Last recorded91,204 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,204 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 89,092 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 89,090 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 89,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silecer (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper damaged and insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage showing signs of being run flat

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,469 miles

Nearside Rear park brake low just met limits

Pass 20 Nov 2014 77,931 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 77,931 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,236 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 65,366 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2011 53,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,311 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,065 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 50,065 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,561 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,582 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,078 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 32,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XAE 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 70.6%.

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 XAE, 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 XAE registered?

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

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