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GK05 XYJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

108,051 mi
Last recorded108,051 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 108,051 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 108,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 93,628 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and covered in tape

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened anti-sway bar/arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 84,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 84,236 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 81,668 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 81,668 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in sidewalls and treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to treaded area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,058 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 79,055 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster inop (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 77,233 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 75,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 74,392 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,512 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 64,710 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,877 miles

front exshaust system corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,877 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exshaust system corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 48,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,648 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding slighty

Fail 2 Mar 2011 35,238 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding slighty

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,592 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 26,556 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 20,852 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,138 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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GK05 XYJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XYJ, 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 GK05 XYJ registered?

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

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