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SP55 XKD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,515 mi
Last recorded130,515 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 130,515 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security o/s and n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 130,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 129,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 124,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Aug 2021 110,593 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 105,673 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 105,673 miles

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 101,030 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

fuel filler pipes corroded in places

Fail 24 Oct 2019 101,030 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread area

fuel filler pipes corroded in places

Pass 18 Oct 2018 94,906 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

Fail 18 Oct 2018 94,906 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 18 Oct 2017 91,016 miles

exhaust system corroded in places

n/s/f tyre below 3 mm in places

Fail 18 Oct 2017 91,016 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust system corroded in places

n/s/f tyre below 3 mm in places

Pass 26 Oct 2016 85,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 82,625 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,918 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 69,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 69,574 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 57,858 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 57,858 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,438 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 34,011 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 30,780 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 26,959 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 XKD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 XKD, 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 XKD registered?

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

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