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FP05 TKU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,778 mi
Last recorded82,778 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 TKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,778 miles

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

Rear light lenses damaged slightly (both sides)

Pass 8 Jul 2024 80,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases By rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

General corrosion underneath

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,822 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 77,799 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface BOTH REAR LAMP LENSES HAVE SHARP EDGES (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,733 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 75,701 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested exhaust excessive leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 73,659 miles

Both rear light units damaged

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 73,627 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear light units damaged

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 72,390 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2020 72,385 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 9 May 2019 69,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 66,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 30 May 2018 66,233 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 62,395 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear tyre's inner edge is low

Rear rear pads are low

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,650 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 55,658 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 55,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2014 53,264 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 53,264 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 51,015 miles

N/S/R LENSE DAMAGED

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

Fail 8 May 2013 51,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R LENSE DAMAGED

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

Fail 8 May 2012 46,433 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2012 46,433 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2011 42,452 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 37,313 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,588 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)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 19,402 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 19,402 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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FP05 TKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FP05 TKU, 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 FP05 TKU registered?

FP05 TKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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