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MK55 XBX

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,442 mi
Last recorded101,442 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 XBX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 101,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 97,040 miles

Handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,575 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 93,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 90,983 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,376 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 89,376 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 87,318 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 87,318 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,658 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 79,675 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 79,146 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,463 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 64,819 miles

advise n/s head lamp in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2013 55,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 48,653 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 36,413 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,032 miles

NSR tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2009 22,988 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 9,554 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 XBX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MK55 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

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

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