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GK55 RXT

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,861 mi
Last recorded84,861 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 RXT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 84,861 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 84,293 miles

Parking brake requirements just met

Pass 25 Aug 2023 81,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake requirements just met

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,968 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 72,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp has water ingress

Fail 14 Aug 2021 72,883 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp has water ingress

Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,328 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 70,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 65,904 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 65,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive under sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 59,491 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides slightly deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 55,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 51,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 46,741 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 46,741 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,638 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall deateriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2014 41,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side rear tyre outer wall deateriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 31,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2011 25,428 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 25,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 20,359 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,555 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,247 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 9,732 miles

Noted sidewall damage to offside front tyre no cords visible at this time

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 9,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Noted sidewall damage to offside front tyre no cords visible at this time

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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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GK55 RXT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc 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 GK55 RXT, 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 GK55 RXT registered?

GK55 RXT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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