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SP55 XMK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,762 mi
Last recorded117,762 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 117,762 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 117,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 113,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

sump porous

Fail 5 Oct 2018 113,301 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 nails ()

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

sump porous

Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,634 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Central Front cross member is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing is slightly rough

it would seem that the vehicle does not come equipped with anti roll bar components

Fail 9 Oct 2017 34,634 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Central Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Central Front cross member is slightly corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing is slightly rough

it would seem that the vehicle does not come equipped with anti roll bar components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 103,343 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 103,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing Ball joint locking pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light unit. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing Ball joint locking pin missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,938 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

front exhaust supporting hanger is deteriorated although the system is securely mounted

items removed from driver's view before test

sweat at steering rack although no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 82,975 miles

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

both front wipers are torn but clearing effectively

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

sweat at steering rack although no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 69,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 57,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,900 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2009 31,423 miles

Bonnet latch safe device (second latch) inop

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,896 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 XMK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XMK, 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 XMK registered?

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

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