Nissan Almera Tino SE (2005)
2005 Nissan Almera Tino SE
CarHunch analysed 138 real MOT records for the 2005 Nissan Almera Tino SE. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Nissan Almera Tino SE is a significantly weaker performer than the average UK car, with only 57% passing their MOT first time against the national average of 80%—a real reliability red flag for a 19-year-old model. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety-critical failures aren't showing up in the data, but the high failure rate suggests wear and tear accumulates quickly.
These cars are running at around 91,600 miles on average, which is typical for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.76 failures per vehicle—meaning most will need repairs before passing their next test. If you're considering one, budget for immediate pre-purchase inspection by a specialist and expect higher-than-average maintenance costs over the next couple of years.
What to check before buying a 2005 Nissan Almera Tino SE
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (73%) | 101 | 77.8% | 1.04 |
| Petrol (27%) | 37 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Nissan Almera Tino SE vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Nissan Almera Tino SE vehicles fall between 71,241 and 107,004 miles.
2005 Nissan Almera Tino SE — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (10% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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