2005 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · SM05 ECW
2005 Nissan Almera (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2005. Recorded mileage 126,045 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN ALMERA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Mar 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,045 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM05 ECW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/03/2023
- 126,045 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM05 ECW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Nissan Almera (SM05 ECW) between March 2022 and March 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Axle fractured bracket on axle corroded and holed (5.1.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”.
SM05 ECW Mileage History
- 07/03/2022120,263 mi
- 07/03/2022120,263 mi
- 08/03/2023126,045 mi+5,782 mi
Average of roughly 5,770 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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