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GK55 XFG

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,467 mi
Last recorded127,467 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XFG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 127,467 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 127,467 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 113,803 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint. system in poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 99,794 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 99,794 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 92,746 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 92,746 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osr,nsr,nsf shock covers split

slight imbalance on front brakes

wipers smear

Pass 20 Sep 2013 74,120 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear shock covers split

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,718 miles

airbag light flashing

rear wiper blade is worn

shock covers split

Fail 26 Sep 2012 64,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light flashing

rear wiper blade is worn

shock covers split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,267 miles

offside rear shocker cover split

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,056 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2010 50,025 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2009 40,477 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

exhaust downpipe heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,477 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)

exhaust downpipe heatshield insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,346 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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GK55 XFG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

GK55 XFG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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