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SY05 XEC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,522 mi
Last recorded79,522 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XEC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 79,522 miles

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Ns front anti roll bar drop link has slight play

Os front shock is damp

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,015 miles

Both front tyre have worn to limit on edges

Ns front anti roll bar drop link has movement

Ns rear tyre is perishing

Os rear tyre has worn to limit

Rear brake pads have worn low

Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,468 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 50,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,150 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body sill covers fitted

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear tyres age cracked and nearside 11 years old and offside 10 years old

Fail 20 Apr 2015 45,150 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

body sill covers fitted

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear tyres age cracked and nearside 11 years old and offside 10 years old

Pass 12 May 2014 40,540 miles

both rear tyres age cracking and 10 years old

dampness around p.a.s rack

slight blow from center exhaust

Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,025 miles

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

age cracking to rear tyres

battery slightly loose

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to suspension components

dampness around pas rack close to limits

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

osr tyre has a large deep cut

rear discs worn

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 May 2012 30,936 miles

corrosion to inner rear sills

front exhaust corroded and the rest at joints

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 May 2011 27,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres age cracking

dampness around steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,664 miles

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

both front tyre treads wearing uneven and low on inner edges

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2010 23,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyre treads wearing uneven and low on inner edges

exhaust corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2009 20,086 miles

2.5mm left on edges of both front tyres

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight judder on front wiper blades

Fail 20 Apr 2009 20,086 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

2.5mm left on edges of both front tyres

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight judder on front wiper blades

Pass 22 Apr 2008 16,412 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight movement in steering rack

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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SY05 XEC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SY05 XEC, 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 SY05 XEC registered?

SY05 XEC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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