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LX05 OVK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,826 mi
Last recorded99,826 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 OVK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 99,826 miles

slight movement in lower engine mounting

Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,465 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 93,465 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 85,802 miles

sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 85,802 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

surface corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,683 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 78,683 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 71,774 miles

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 14 Apr 2014 62,126 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 62,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,716 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,455 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,010 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,259 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,914 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 7,509 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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LX05 OVK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LX05 OVK, 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 LX05 OVK registered?

LX05 OVK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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