CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP05 XAJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,322 mi
Last recorded97,322 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,322 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

axle corroded

fuel pipes corroded

suspension components corroded, deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2020 97,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

axle corroded

fuel pipes corroded

suspension components corroded, deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2019 95,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 92,808 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185.65.15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake ferules deteriorating

suspension components deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,055 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 90,055 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,866 miles

Front both o/s and n/s tyres wearing edges

Front both o/s and n/s wiper blades torn at ends

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s and n/s on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel when on brake tester (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 84,162 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 84,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear hand brake lever on caliper not going back to stop

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 79,460 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front brake pads look low.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 73,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 13 Aug 2013 73,544 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,764 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

osr brake binding

Fail 23 Aug 2012 65,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

osr brake binding

Fail 20 Aug 2012 65,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

osr brake binding

Pass 22 Aug 2011 59,093 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s outer sill has slight damage

rear brake discs scored

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 53,355 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s outer sill has slight damage

rear brake discs scored

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,004 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 45,004 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,966 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,160 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP05 XAJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XAJ, 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

How do I check the history of SP05 XAJ?

You can check the full history of SP05 XAJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP05 XAJ registered?

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

Is SP05 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 XAJ shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP05 XAJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP05 XAJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.