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CK05 LXW

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,223 mi
Last recorded154,223 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 LXW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 154,223 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 154,223 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 145,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 145,165 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 142,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly loose

Nearside headlamp is slightly loose

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Around rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 139,046 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is not fitted in accordance with sidewall- outside wall of tyre fitted as inner

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering rack damp

Pass 26 Aug 2021 133,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 132,905 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge has slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 128,592 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 128,497 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 122,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front headlamp loose but secure

front bumper damaged,temp repair

power steering rack slight leak

Pass 17 Aug 2018 111,585 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 111,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 111,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

power steering rack has a misting of oil

nearside front tyre heavily worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2017 100,860 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 100,860 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 84,243 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 75,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 64,205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2011 45,610 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 42,054 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,791 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 21,967 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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CK05 LXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK05 LXW, 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 CK05 LXW registered?

CK05 LXW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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