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FM54 XEK

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,618 mi
Last recorded120,618 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM54 XEK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,618 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Apr 2018 120,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,731 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,731 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

slight edge wear to offside front and nearside rear tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2016 103,510 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriorated

slight edge wear to offside front and nearside rear tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,581 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,253 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

off side wiper split

Pass 28 Mar 2013 91,006 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,419 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 83,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,492 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 58,162 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,550 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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FM54 XEK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FM54 XEK, 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 FM54 XEK registered?

FM54 XEK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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