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VO05 SDX

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

156,311 mi
Last recorded156,311 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 SDX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2024 156,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear panard yeok is corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise repair (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front abs pickup ring is split advise repair

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate is corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2023 145,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2022 135,332 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 133,648 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 132,011 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Feb 2019 126,249 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on its inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust cat ? front pipe has a slight bow

Pass 10 Mar 2018 117,656 miles

Offside Front brake is binding slightly

Pass 4 Mar 2017 109,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to the cat (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,510 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

the offside brake is binding slightly

Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,866 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,379 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,188 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 34,903 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,100 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 24,696 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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VO05 SDX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VO05 SDX, 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 VO05 SDX registered?

VO05 SDX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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