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GY05 MTK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

36,526 mi
Last recorded36,526 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 MTK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 36,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both tyres have edge wear

Front cross member corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

brake hoses from reservoir to master cylinder damp no leak detected at time of test

fuel lines corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2022 36,523 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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both tyres have edge wear

Front cross member corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded

brake hoses from reservoir to master cylinder damp no leak detected at time of test

fuel lines corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2021 35,229 miles

Front both tyres edge wear

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output + image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output + image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

brake pipes damp from resereir to master cylinder

fuel lines corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2021 35,229 miles

Front both tyres edge wear

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output + image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output + image poor (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

all front suspension components corroded

all rear suspension components corroded

brake pipes damp from resereir to master cylinder

fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 34,768 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2020 34,766 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))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 34,001 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front cross member corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Front tyres edge wear

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

both lamp beam images poor

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 33,256 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut no cords showing at time of test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear inner sills corroding

Rear suspension components corroded

both head lamp beam image poor

Fail 27 Jan 2018 33,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front suspension components corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall cut no cords showing at time of test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear inner sills corroding

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,494 miles

fron suspension components heavily corroded

rear inner sills corroding

steel brake pipe corroding offside rear

Fail 11 Feb 2017 32,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

fron suspension components heavily corroded

parkbrake has a long travel

rear inner sills corroding

steel brake pipe corroding offside rear

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear suspension components corroded

front brakes close to imbalance of 30%

front gearbox engine crossmember corroding

front radiator crossmember corroding

headlamp beam images poor

Pass 16 Feb 2015 29,345 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 29,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 27,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

front service brake imbalance

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2014 27,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

front service brake imbalance

unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,269 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Feb 2012 22,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,862 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread depth cracking

unable to inspect outer seals due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2011 19,896 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre tread depth cracking

unable to inspect outer seals due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2010 16,960 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

dash displaying service required

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 20 Feb 2010 16,960 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

dash displaying service required

rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 10 Feb 2009 14,286 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2008 12,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 12,173 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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GY05 MTK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GY05 MTK, 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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GY05 MTK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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