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MF05 VNK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,637 mi
Last recorded94,637 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 VNK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 94,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front exhaust braket corroded

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front shock absorber dust covers worn

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 1 May 2020 94,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front exhaust braket corroded

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front shock absorber dust covers worn

Nearside Front Inner cv boot deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 15 May 2019 88,983 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 81,421 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,232 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 74,026 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 73,933 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 69,263 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 57,770 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)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 40,776 miles

corrosion inc suspension arms,brake disc's etc

grease/oil around n/s/f inner drive gaiter/rack gaiter

poor image o/s/f headlight

Fail 13 May 2013 40,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion inc suspension arms,brake disc's etc

grease/oil around n/s/f inner drive gaiter/rack gaiter

poor image o/s/f headlight

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,665 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,554 miles

front brakes showing slight distortion

Pass 18 Sep 2010 27,062 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 22,148 miles

n/s reare tyre wearing uneven and close to limits

o/s front brake disc showing slight destortion

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,704 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc,s all rusty.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,479 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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MF05 VNK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MF05 VNK, 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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MF05 VNK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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