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SV05 PNN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

65,710 mi
Last recorded65,710 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 PNN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 65,710 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2026 65,710 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 63,432 miles

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

General corrosion on underside

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 59,292 miles

general corrosion to front chassis

general corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 19 Feb 2024 59,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion to front chassis

general corrosion to rear chassis

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,255 miles

oil leak

rear chassis general corrosion

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 52,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 52,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 50,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 50,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 49,678 miles

nearside and offside rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 19 Feb 2020 49,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced blue bulbs fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced blue bulb fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside and offside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,869 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 46,869 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 43,431 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 43,425 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,293 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 38,717 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 36,035 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,666 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 31,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,107 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 25,094 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 21,445 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,443 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 18,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside rear light lens damaged.

offside front brake binding slightly.

offside front brake disc showing signs of excessive heat.

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut slightly.

slight corrosion on rear brake discs.

Fail 14 Feb 2008 18,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside rear light lens damaged.

offside front brake binding slightly.

offside front brake disc showing signs of excessive heat.

offside front tyre outer sidewall cut slightly.

slight corrosion on rear brake discs.

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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SV05 PNN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 SV05 PNN, 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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SV05 PNN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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