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GK05 WRL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,563 mi
Last recorded101,563 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 WRL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 101,563 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,858 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 92,858 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 85,587 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 85,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,074 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,030 miles

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

drive belt cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,339 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,849 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 52,642 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 41,428 miles

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

offside front headlamp bulb needs to be refitted correctly.

Pass 6 Jun 2009 34,606 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,908 miles

Both front tyres worn on extreme outer edges

Fail 14 Apr 2008 24,805 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Both front tyres worn on extreme outer edges

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat visual of belt only

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WRL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GK05 WRL, 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 WRL registered?

GK05 WRL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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