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MT55 PKU

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,175 mi
Last recorded86,175 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 PKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 86,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 76,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Inner Sidewall ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view ( Chip On Screen ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( Inner Sidewall ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 73,074 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 72,388 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Fluid around power steering pipe and rack join. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 70,975 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack/Pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 69,445 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,211 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 67,211 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers a little harsh in operation

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil getting low

Pass 20 Jan 2018 64,578 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade a little harsh in operation

both front wheels some bind ,more so on offside front

engine oil low

Fail 20 Jan 2018 64,578 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade a little harsh in operation

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade come apart,and badly split also (8.2.2)

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

both front wheels some bind ,more so on offside front

engine oil low

Pass 27 Jan 2017 60,685 miles

Offside Front wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear number plate light slow to come on

engine oil topped up to enable mot test,was below minimum

exhaust system corrosion

front brake discs,wear especially inner faces

slight oil leaks around offside of steering rack,gaiter and pipe work

Pass 24 Nov 2015 55,323 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 55,308 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 50,671 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 50,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 45,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 35,537 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,597 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 23,050 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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MT55 PKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige 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 MT55 PKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT55 PKU registered?

MT55 PKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is MT55 PKU safe to buy?

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