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LT05 LKA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

54,694 mi
Last recorded54,694 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 LKA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 54,694 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 51,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 47,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 44,097 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 41,760 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front wiper blades smearing

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2021 38,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 32,033 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 20,236 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 13,846 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 13,565 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside lens is faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 13,565 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside lens is faded (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 13,259 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 12,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 12,846 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 11,755 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 11,755 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 10,743 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 10,743 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 9,802 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,585 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 11 Feb 2010 7,369 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 6,177 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 3,949 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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LT05 LKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LT05 LKA, 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 LT05 LKA registered?

LT05 LKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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