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NK55 OVZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,944 mi
Last recorded114,944 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 OVZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 114,944 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 107,913 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 107,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 99,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 28,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 92,458 miles

Offside Front dip beam dim but still visible from a distance

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 21 Dec 2015 92,548 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front dip beam dim but still visible from a distance

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 29 Dec 2014 83,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 70,903 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 70,903 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 70,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 57,865 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 57,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,963 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,478 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,532 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,639 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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NK55 OVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NK55 OVZ, 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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NK55 OVZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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