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GK05 ZCY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 97,046 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 97,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 96,846 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 96,011 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 94,003 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,815 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 92,812 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 89,274 miles

both rear tyres perishing

o/s dipped beam becoming dim

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2019 89,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s dipped beam becoming dim

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2018 84,012 miles

Nearside Rear tyre becoming badly cracked and perished

Offside Front minor cracks and wear to edges of tyre

Offside Front slight deterioration to headlamp

Offside Rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

drive belt cracked

minor corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 11 Jun 2018 84,010 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front both wiper blades split

Nearside Rear tyre becoming badly cracked and perished

Offside Front minor cracks and wear to edges of tyre

Offside Front slight deterioration to headlamp

Offside Rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

drive belt cracked

minor corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,299 miles

both rear tyres perishing

o/s dip beam becoming dim

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,468 miles

various minor oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,900 miles

both front tyres worn near limit at edges

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,971 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f tyre becoming worn at edges

o/s headlamp becoming dim

o/s wiper split

o/s/f tyre becoming worn at inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 54,421 miles

n/s headlamp becoming insecure

wipers becoming worn

Fail 3 Jun 2013 54,419 miles

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

n/s headlamp becoming insecure

wipers becoming worn

Fail 20 Jun 2012 48,627 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s dip beam output poor

n/s headlamp insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2012 48,627 miles

n/s dip beam output poor

n/s headlamp insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,470 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front tyres worn at edges - stepped tread

n/s headlamp becoming insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,127 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)

front brakes binding

ns dip beam headlight dim

Fail 8 Jun 2010 37,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

front brakes binding

ns dip beam headlight dim

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,390 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 ZCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

GK05 ZCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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