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PA55 MAK

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,482 mi
Last recorded76,482 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA55 MAK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 76,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 69,174 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 69,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Dec 2023 62,946 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2023 62,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,917 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 58,393 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 58,393 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 51,081 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 51,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 45,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 45,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 44,479 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 44,479 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 43,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 41,715 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 41,715 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 39,464 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 36,579 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,387 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 31,214 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 31,214 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 27,565 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,946 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 17,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,844 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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PA55 MAK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PA55 MAK, 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 PA55 MAK registered?

PA55 MAK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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