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AD05 LKU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,496 mi
Last recorded116,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 LKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 116,496 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Body not fully secure sill corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 114,342 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 111,585 miles

oil leak

oil sump corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 108,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2021 106,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 103,633 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust back box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 103,633 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust back box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 100,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 100,315 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 93,209 miles

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

rear back box corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

oil sump slightly corroded

rear exhaust system slightly detoriated

Fail 2 Jan 2018 87,420 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

oil sump slightly corroded

rear exhaust system slightly detoriated

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 84,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 72,046 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,172 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 41,470 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,124 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 23,760 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 20,449 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 17,595 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 14,463 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 10,832 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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AD05 LKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AD05 LKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 LKU registered?

AD05 LKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is AD05 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 LKU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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