2005 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · FN05 UCD

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend of structural degradation and mechanical neglect. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 71,627 miles was a pass, it confirmed persistent corrosion across the front sub-frame, suspension arms, and rear axle. The recurring failure of the supplementary restraint system warning lamp, which first appeared in January 2024 and persisted through the November 2025 test, indicates a critical safety fault that has not been addressed over two years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between November 2022 at 60,430 miles and January 2024 at 66,209 miles, during which the car covered only 5,779 miles in fourteen months. This low usage likely contributes to the observed issues, such as the perishing tyres noted in 2022 and the ongoing pitting of brake components due to lack of use. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the structural integrity of the inner sills and sub-frames, as corrosion has been flagged consistently since 2022. The front gearbox oil leak was noted in both 2024 and 2025, suggesting a slow leak that may eventually require sealing. Furthermore, the persistent SRS warning lamp must be diagnosed by a professional, as the failure to illuminate during the self-test indicates a fault in the airbag deployment system.