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LT05 VCK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,201 mi
Last recorded154,201 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 VCK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 154,201 miles

Engine Torque restrictor mount in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

light corrosion under vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2022 154,201 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Torque restrictor mount in poor condition

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

light corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2021 145,440 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front bulk head corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2021 145,440 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front bulk head corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 137,451 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 137,451 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r and n/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 129,939 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 129,939 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 129,795 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 120,326 miles

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 120,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,879 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 99,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 96,207 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 84,799 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,116 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,248 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,914 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,284 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 42,612 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,638 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,544 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 VCK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LT05 VCK, 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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LT05 VCK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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