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SX05 AMK

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,575 mi
Last recorded82,575 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX05 AMK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 82,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 82,541 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 80,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 80,894 miles

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,021 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm connecting to chassis and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill panel areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 78,021 miles

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

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm connecting to chassis and rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill panel areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 74,640 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 72,543 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 72,543 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 69,809 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front lower panel corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank strap broken

Fail 11 Nov 2016 69,774 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front lower panel corroded (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank strap broken

Pass 13 Nov 2015 64,622 miles

engine oil sump badly corroded and leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2015 64,622 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil sump badly corroded and leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2014 59,467 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 59,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 54,973 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 54,971 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 49,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 49,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,216 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 36,795 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 36,795 miles

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,355 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 18,471 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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SX05 AMK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SX05 AMK, 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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SX05 AMK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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