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FV05 EKB

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,393 mi
Last recorded174,393 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 EKB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2018 174,393 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 167,284 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 154,453 miles

Brake pipes & suspension cover in underseal

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Bulb (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 139,257 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 123,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 107,824 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 107,824 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 92,402 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2011 76,105 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 76,105 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 60,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 43,750 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 33,806 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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FV05 EKB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV05 EKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 EKB registered?

FV05 EKB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is FV05 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 EKB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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