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NK05 XYG

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

100,428 mi
Last recorded100,428 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 XYG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 100,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 99,471 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 98,073 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,188 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 95,431 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2021 95,362 miles

Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 92,289 miles

Oil leak around engine area

Fail 31 Jan 2020 92,289 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak around engine area

Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,967 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 89,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,031 miles

nearside front tyre within limit but wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre within limit but wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 83,047 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 83,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 79,793 miles

could have less travel on handbrake

Fail 7 Jan 2016 79,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. bulb not fitted properly (1.8)

could have less travel on handbrake

Pass 10 Jan 2015 77,087 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 77,082 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,901 miles

advise- o/s/f tyre cracking & o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 4 Jan 2014 73,901 miles

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

advise- o/s/f tyre cracking & o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jan 2013 71,844 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2011 68,899 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 64,674 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 64,674 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,045 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,186 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 52,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 52,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2008 39,596 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leak from air con

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 XYG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 XYG, 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 XYG registered?

NK05 XYG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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