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SP05 ZYC

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,104 mi
Last recorded130,104 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 ZYC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 130,104 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 122,270 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 115,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 115,405 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 107,366 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,126 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 99,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 92,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,253 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 75,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,327 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,904 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,187 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
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SP05 ZYC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZYC, 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 ZYC registered?

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

Is SP05 ZYC safe to buy?

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