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FY05 FKV

2005 Nissan Almera

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,537 mi
Last recorded93,537 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 FKV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,537 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 93,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,001 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 92,001 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 90,837 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,810 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)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,673 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges of tread

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,983 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,230 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 69,230 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 61,700 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 61,658 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 52,509 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 52,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,841 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 36,504 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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FY05 FKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY05 FKV, 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 FY05 FKV registered?

FY05 FKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is FY05 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 FKV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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