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SP55 SPU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

41,984 mi
Last recorded41,984 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 SPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 41,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 36,538 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 36,524 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 31,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 27,242 miles

cover sills

slight wear front tyres on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2021 27,242 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding will check wheel bearing when retested (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight wear front tyres on edges

cover sills

Pass 28 Sep 2020 21,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2019 21,575 miles

all brake discs have corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,367 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 21,119 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 20,366 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall damage not to cord?

Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 18,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 17,908 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,151 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 16,451 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 14,687 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,345 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 10,290 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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SP55 SPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SP55 SPU, 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 SP55 SPU registered?

SP55 SPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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