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SP05 ZHN

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

174,362 mi
Last recorded174,362 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 174,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 167,223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 161,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 157,052 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 152,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 145,634 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 139,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 139,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f 35% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear and o/s/r dust boots split

Pass 11 Apr 2016 136,891 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front tyre has small cracks on the outside wall

Pass 8 May 2015 131,349 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2014 124,200 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2014 124,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 113,366 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 105,817 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 97,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 86,395 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,894 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,698 miles

Front tyres near tread wear indicators.

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

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 ZHN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

SP05 ZHN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is SP05 ZHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 ZHN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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