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MA05 LKU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,687 mi
Last recorded130,687 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 LKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 130,687 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 117,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,688 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has slight bind

Pass 5 Apr 2016 104,041 miles

Centre Rear Upper high level stop light inop

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,151 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 88,060 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 88,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 78,831 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 78,831 miles

Offside Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 70,417 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,831 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 19 Apr 2010 52,936 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,333 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,182 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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MA05 LKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MA05 LKU, 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 MA05 LKU registered?

MA05 LKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is MA05 LKU safe to buy?

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