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GK05 UCS

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,813 mi
Last recorded97,813 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 UCS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 97,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 96,926 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 93,294 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 93,294 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 90,996 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 88,572 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 88,572 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,699 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,897 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 76,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,859 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,797 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,524 miles

rear engine/gearbox mount starting to split

Fail 9 Mar 2015 61,524 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear engine/gearbox mount starting to split

Pass 10 Mar 2014 55,989 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 49,012 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,537 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 38,692 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,499 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 33,474 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,998 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,591 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has a thorn in inner edge of tyre non repairable

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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GK05 UCS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GK05 UCS, 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 GK05 UCS registered?

GK05 UCS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is GK05 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK05 UCS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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