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MK05 OGT

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,110 mi
Last recorded119,110 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 OGT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 119,110 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 119,048 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 111,195 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Fail 15 Feb 2016 111,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 9 Feb 2015 102,607 miles

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

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

oil sump is corroded and starting to leak

rear exhaust flange is corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 102,607 miles

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

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

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

oil sump is corroded and starting to leak

rear exhaust flange is corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 93,547 miles

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

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

front and rear discs are worn

oil sump is corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2014 93,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

front and rear discs are worn

oil sump is corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 84,126 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,080 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,359 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 67,359 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,988 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,589 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 40,520 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

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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MK05 OGT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK05 OGT, 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 MK05 OGT registered?

MK05 OGT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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