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SP05 ZSZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,055 mi
Last recorded143,055 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 143,055 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 143,051 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 138,497 miles

o\s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Oct 2017 138,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

o\s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2016 130,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Fail 12 Oct 2016 130,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Pass 1 Oct 2015 122,612 miles

underside has surface corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2015 122,612 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

underside has surface corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2014 111,048 miles

Nearside rear lamp cracked

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Oct 2014 111,048 miles

Nearside rear lamp cracked

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

Offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2013 98,939 miles

sump corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,370 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 76,152 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 75,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,054 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 62,054 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,500 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,483 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 39,227 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

advise on handbrake lever travel

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,227 miles

advise on handbrake lever travel

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 ZSZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZSZ, 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 ZSZ registered?

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

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