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AU05 ZKG

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,521 mi
Last recorded89,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 ZKG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 89,521 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 89,485 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 82,792 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight oil misting offside steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 76,130 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight oil misting round steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 71,957 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 71,946 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 67,772 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil misting round o/s/f steering rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 64,450 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 61,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,374 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,377 miles

Nearside Front Slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 49,787 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,631 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 46,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,886 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 43,886 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,620 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,002 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 38,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 36,900 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 32,629 miles

air bag light flashing on

Fail 1 May 2010 32,629 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

air bag light flashing on

park brake lever long travel

Pass 7 Mar 2009 25,553 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 17,983 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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AU05 ZKG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AU05 ZKG, 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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What year was AU05 ZKG registered?

AU05 ZKG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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