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SV05 YNU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,500 mi
Last recorded50,500 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 YNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 50,500 miles

engine oil leak

front windscreen cracked

nearside rear wheel binding

offside side mirror cover missing

under body corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 45,056 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 45,056 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 41,523 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both need cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on outsides (5.2.3 (e))

scuttle panel corroded and holed

Fail 7 Sep 2018 41,523 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe holed (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both need cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on outsides (5.2.3 (e))

scuttle panel corroded and holed

Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger at front (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body, underside and components corroded

scuttle panel corroded and holed

Fail 15 Sep 2017 38,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hanger at front (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body, underside and components corroded

scuttle panel corroded and holed

Fail 24 Aug 2017 38,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front strut top mount noisy

scuttle trim below window badly corroded and holed

Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,722 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Sep 2016 36,718 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 34,558 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 34,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 34,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 31,992 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 31,992 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,461 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,840 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 24,922 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 21,977 miles

advice both front discs pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 15,192 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 12,225 miles

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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 YNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SV05 YNU, 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 SV05 YNU registered?

SV05 YNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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