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NK05 FRN

2005 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,012 mi
Last recorded90,012 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 FRN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX SLIGHT BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKIN INBETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKIN INBETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 90,002 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLES ADJACENT TO SEAT BELT MOUNTING POINT (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED ADJACENT TO REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX SLIGHT BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING RACK HAS SLIGHT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKIN INBETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKIN INBETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 86,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 86,412 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi pipe to caliper joint (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 82,256 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 82,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to inoperative dip beam (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% operational imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cosmetic damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 76,244 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 67,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 67,631 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both. (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump.

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,280 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,028 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 57,028 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,846 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 51,301 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 48,970 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,165 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 46,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 41,998 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,479 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,247 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,281 miles

o/s front tyre has a cut in side wall, but not reaching ply or cords

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,894 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 23,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 16,949 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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NK05 FRN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NK05 FRN, 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 NK05 FRN registered?

NK05 FRN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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