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SY55 SOC

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,043 mi
Last recorded60,043 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 SOC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 60,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Rear inner brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Dec 2025 60,040 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Nov 2024 51,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear quarter panel dented

phone holder in drivers view

Fail 23 Nov 2024 51,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear quarter panel dented

phone holder in drivers view

Pass 6 Dec 2023 46,446 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 46,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 32,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 35,069 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 31,468 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 26,410 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 24,280 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 22,133 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 22,133 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 20,263 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 18,831 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 16,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,477 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,211 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 14,039 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,531 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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SY55 SOC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 SY55 SOC, 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 SY55 SOC registered?

SY55 SOC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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