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AP05 PKC

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,239 mi
Last recorded118,239 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 PKC
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 118,239 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 118,235 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 115,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 112,216 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 112,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2022 108,721 miles

alternator & P.A.S drive belts cracked.

exhaust centre silencer corroded & holed near tailpipe.

exhaust front pipe corroded & small hole.

front suspension components corroded.

n/s/f wiper blade split.

rear brake pipes corroded near flexi.

rear chassis & suspension components corroded.

slight play in front anti roll bar link arm joints.

slight play in o/s track rod end.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 106,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 106,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 104,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hand brake slow to lock

Pass 5 Mar 2019 127,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 127,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 118,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5 mm

Rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2017 107,368 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 107,368 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,666 miles

Bumper slightly loose at both front corners

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

centre exhaust fixing broken

o/s headlamp loose

Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Bumper slightly loose at both front corners

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

centre exhaust fixing broken

o/s headlamp loose

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,052 miles

o/s rear no.plate lamp dim

Pass 8 Jan 2013 69,629 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,515 miles

nsf and osf tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,326 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 49,181 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,723 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,689 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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AP05 PKC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP05 PKC, 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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AP05 PKC is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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