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OV54 XKA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,545 mi
Last recorded151,545 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 XKA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pipes in to pump and rack (2.3.3b)

engine warning light on

front exhaust flexie pipe ends not attached

slight corrosion starting both rear inner sills

Fail 9 Jun 2016 151,522 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal pipes in to pump and rack (2.3.3b)

engine warning light on

front exhaust flexie pipe ends not attached

slight corrosion starting both rear inner sills

Pass 8 Jun 2015 140,057 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s handbrake only just met minimum mot requirements

Pass 30 May 2014 123,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 107,222 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 88,020 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 88,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2011 81,420 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 66,871 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 66,871 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 60,651 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 48,990 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 48,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 34,770 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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OV54 XKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OV54 XKA, 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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OV54 XKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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