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LV55 MKU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 MKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 58,971 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 58,971 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 57,190 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 55,908 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect

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

Offside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect

Fail 10 Mar 2016 55,907 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect

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

Offside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,054 miles

Oil leak

REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED ALL THE WAY ROUND ON BOTH REAR TYRES THE FRONT NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A DAMAGED OUTER SIDE WALL

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

THE REAR TYRES ARE CRACKED ON BOTH REAR WHEELS THE FRONT NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS DAMAGED BUT NO CORDS ARE EXPOSED

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,929 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 50,130 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 48,075 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 48,075 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 44,002 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 40,535 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 38,334 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 37,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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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LV55 MKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV55 MKU, 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 LV55 MKU registered?

LV55 MKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is LV55 MKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV55 MKU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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