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FD05 MKN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,768 mi
Last recorded119,768 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 MKN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 119,768 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear wheel valve stem deteriorated

offside front inner brake pad thin

track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2018 119,747 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat shield loose

nearside rear wheel valve stem deteriorated

offside front inner brake pad thin

track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,666 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 107,494 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 107,494 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 96,883 miles

rear tyres sidewall damage

Pass 20 Jun 2014 85,995 miles

Brake discs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Rear tyres perishing

Stone chips to windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2014 85,995 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake discs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Rear tyres perishing

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2013 74,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2013 72,066 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,904 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,742 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,173 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 32,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2009 23,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in off side rear tyre

near side door mirror glass broken

Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,772 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

near side door mirror glass broken

Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,868 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 17,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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FD05 MKN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD05 MKN, 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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FD05 MKN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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