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ET05 NKH

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,802 mi
Last recorded148,802 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 NKH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 148,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Restricted view of brake pads

Fail 16 Jan 2025 148,748 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Restricted view of brake pads

Pass 17 Jun 2024 143,049 miles

Nearside number plate light not working

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner backing sills

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 20 Jun 2023 134,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 125,729 miles

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside headlamp slight dim

Pass 14 Jun 2021 118,864 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2021 118,864 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2020 113,149 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on very inner edge close to inner cords

slight blow from exhaust cent re section sealed for cat test

Pass 6 Jul 2019 107,955 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 99,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,255 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 43,678 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 43,678 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 76,489 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 62,813 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,586 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 32,857 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 26,531 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 20,685 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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ET05 NKH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ET05 NKH, 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 ET05 NKH registered?

ET05 NKH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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