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GY05 XSK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,160 mi
Last recorded54,160 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 XSK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,160 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

outstanding recall found

Fail 16 Sep 2025 54,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

outstanding recall found

Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,337 miles

outstanding recall found

Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,020 miles

outstanding recall found

Fail 12 Sep 2023 45,019 miles

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

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

outstanding recall found

Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,337 miles

outstanding recall found

Pass 23 Sep 2021 37,955 miles

outstanding recall found

Fail 16 Sep 2021 37,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

outstanding recall found

Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,881 miles

outstanding recall found

Pass 2 Sep 2019 32,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,146 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 28,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 26,521 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 26,490 miles

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 24,961 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 23,707 miles

n/s front,n/s rear and o/s front tyres close to tread limit

Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,558 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 22,558 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,532 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 19,456 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 17,693 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,003 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,382 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,122 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing on edges

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 XSK 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 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSK, 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 GY05 XSK registered?

GY05 XSK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is GY05 XSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 XSK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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