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MK55 XBT

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,917 mi
Last recorded139,917 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XBT
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 139,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 139,653 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/s/r light cluster (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 130,553 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front headlamps slight damage slight movement

front bumper slight damage

n/s/f door mirror slight damage

rear bumper slight damage

Fail 14 Nov 2015 130,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 119,897 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 84,395 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 84,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 97,998 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 89,458 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 74,698 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 74,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Sep 2009 60,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 46,529 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,529 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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MK55 XBT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MK55 XBT, 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 MK55 XBT registered?

MK55 XBT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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