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SP55 SZL

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

77,575 mi
Last recorded77,575 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 SZL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 77,575 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 76,585 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,536 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 75,535 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 74,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,431 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 72,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe adrift from rear silencer (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to blown exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 71,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 71,298 miles

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)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,720 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,164 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade

Fail 4 Sep 2013 65,164 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade

Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,108 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre cuts in tread

Fail 18 Sep 2012 59,108 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

near side rear tyre cuts in tread

tyre size 185/65/15h

Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,296 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 42,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,894 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,413 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 27,327 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 27,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 SZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP55 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

SP55 SZL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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