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PE05 LKU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,709 mi
Last recorded168,709 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE05 LKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 168,709 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 168,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 156,596 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 156,596 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISC

REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY WORN / PITTED

Pass 12 Oct 2017 140,401 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 140,404 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,744 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 107,727 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 107,727 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,256 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 92,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,707 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 79,707 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,124 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2011 55,108 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,532 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 42,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 32,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 32,452 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 22,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 19,627 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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PE05 LKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PE05 LKU, 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 PE05 LKU registered?

PE05 LKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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