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NU05 FKP

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,339 mi
Last recorded102,339 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 FKP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 102,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 98,575 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 94,638 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 90,994 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 88,464 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 86,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 82,847 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 79,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 75,371 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 75,371 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 68,394 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 68,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 63,086 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 57,171 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,291 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,621 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,456 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit, border line pass

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,456 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit, border line pass

Offside rear tyre worn low

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,311 miles

Front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,475 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,355 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 23,355 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 14,897 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 14,897 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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NU05 FKP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NU05 FKP, 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 NU05 FKP registered?

NU05 FKP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is NU05 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU05 FKP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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