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MC05 XLK

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,984 mi
Last recorded68,984 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XLK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 68,984 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 68,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,954 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 67,126 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 67,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,599 miles

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

both rear tyres out of shape

major engine oil leak

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 58,333 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,174 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Oil leak (filter)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,311 miles

accident damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 5 Aug 2014 50,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

accident damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 6 Aug 2013 46,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,266 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 41,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 37,468 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,189 miles

deep cut in n/s/f outer sidewall

front brake discs groved inner edges

n/s/r tyre down to 1.8mm

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,901 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 22,351 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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MC05 XLK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MC05 XLK, 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 MC05 XLK registered?

MC05 XLK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is MC05 XLK safe to buy?

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