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SP55 TKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

147,241 mi
Last recorded147,241 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 TKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 147,241 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

under body surface corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2024 132,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 132,608 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 119,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,217 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 92,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,470 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 90,465 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation 39% (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth and unevenly worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,900 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose feeding into rack pinion housing (2.1.5 (a))

Rear 185/65/15 both unevenly worn on inner edges and perished

Fail 28 Sep 2018 86,898 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty reservoir? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system inner wheeelarch pipe connecting to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose feeding into rack pinion housing (2.1.5 (a))

Rear 185/65/15 both unevenly worn on inner edges and perished

Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,912 miles

Exhaust noisy rear silencer , possible faulty baffles (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre 185/65/15 unevenly worn on inner edge advise alignment check

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low and valve stem perished

Fail 5 Sep 2016 79,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange system to rear silencer excessivly corroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy rear silencer , possible faulty baffles (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre 185/65/15 unevenly worn on inner edge advise alignment check

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low and valve stem perished

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 77,229 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 73,985 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 73,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,446 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 69,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,960 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 39,143 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,240 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,139 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 TKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

SP55 TKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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