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SP55 ZHN

2005 Nissan Almera

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,934 mi
Last recorded81,934 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 ZHN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 81,934 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 81,315 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 81,312 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessively leaking exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 80,583 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 79,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,122 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 79,285 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 74,002 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts heavily perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,479 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 68,579 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,995 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 63,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 56,549 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 48,977 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 48,977 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,283 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

engine very noisy under test conditions

Fail 4 Oct 2012 31,801 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

engine very noisy under test conditions

Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear brakes noisy during application

Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,096 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,502 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 ZHN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZHN, 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 ZHN registered?

SP55 ZHN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 October 2005.

Is SP55 ZHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 ZHN shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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