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SP55 XFY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,028 mi
Last recorded95,028 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 95,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 75,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 61,182 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 57,877 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 57,877 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 50,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tail lamp outer len's missing. Lamp still sealed by inner len's.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,421 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 33,092 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 27,308 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,173 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,477 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 16,688 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 14,683 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 14,404 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 13,944 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 13,290 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,567 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 12,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP55 XFY registered?

SP55 XFY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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