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SP55 TNE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,620 mi
Last recorded83,620 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 TNE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,620 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 83,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached ball joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 79,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 79,615 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 75,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 71,684 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 68,211 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 65,357 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 63,155 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 59,196 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 59,196 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,456 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f tyre tread worn low outer edge

o/s/f tyre tread worn low inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,688 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,233 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 43,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,109 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 39,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,687 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 28,886 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 24,026 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 24,025 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 20,358 miles

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

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

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 TNE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

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

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