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SP55 XKC

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

110,782 mi
Last recorded110,782 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 110,782 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Aug 2023 110,782 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jul 2022 99,528 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,665 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 93,665 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,920 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise fuel tank pipe work badly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 88,920 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking power steering hose to steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise fuel tank pipe work badly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 83,497 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage from the steering rack pipe work (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 83,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has the tread lifting exposing the cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage from the steering rack pipe work (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,543 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2018 77,543 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2017 72,171 miles

steering racks slightly damp

Fail 23 Aug 2017 72,169 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

steering racks slightly damp

Pass 23 Aug 2016 67,102 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Aug 2016 67,102 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorating

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 62,322 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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 57,469 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 57,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 28 Aug 2013 52,539 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 42,077 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 42,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 41,740 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front wipers smearing slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 38,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,368 miles

10% imbalance on front service brakes

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

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

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight cracking on all tyre but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,099 miles

13% imbalance on front service brakes

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,748 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 XKC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 XKC, 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 XKC registered?

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

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