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SP55 TKZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

109,027 mi
Last recorded109,027 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 TKZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2021 109,027 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2020 103,200 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 103,200 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 65,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 89,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 89,497 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,322 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer and both inner rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer and inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

front brakes have a slight bind

front x member below radiator corroded but not excessive

Fail 28 Nov 2017 82,277 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front outer and both inner rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer and inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

front brakes have a slight bind

front x member below radiator corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,741 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 68,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,353 miles

exhaust corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded

os front to rear brake pipe corroded rear

rear brake hoses corroded

sump badly corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 66,353 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded

os front to rear brake pipe corroded rear

rear brake hoses corroded

sump badly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,353 miles

exhaust corroded

nsf brake pipe & os front to rear corroded at rear

rear brake hoses corroded

sump badly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,655 miles

exhaust front badly corroded

nsf brake pipe corroded

sump badly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,562 miles

auxiliary belt noise

os headlamp image

rear brake discs worn corroded and rubbing noise/ pads worn?

sump badly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2012 52,562 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

auxiliary belt noise

os headlamp image

osf brake very slight bind

rear brake discs worn corroded and rubbing noise/ pads worn?

sump badly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2011 42,823 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 33,086 miles

exhaust rear join & mounts badly corroded

front exhaust shield insecure

nail osf tyre / nsr tyre pressure low

travel handbrake

Pass 17 Sep 2008 24,786 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 TKZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 TKZ, 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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SP55 TKZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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