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PF05 SKV

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,610 mi
Last recorded139,610 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 SKV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 139,610 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 139,610 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play bushes also have wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 129,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake pads wearing low on material

Pass 20 Aug 2019 117,695 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around union (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general wear and score marks on both front brake discs

Fail 31 Jul 2019 117,668 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 107,290 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2018 107,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2017 99,799 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

NOISE R WHEELS?

P.A.S. LEAK?

R REG PLATE POOR CONDITION.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 99,799 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

NOISE R WHEELS?

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

P.A.S. LEAK?

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

R REG PLATE POOR CONDITION.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,482 miles

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 88,480 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

F PADS CLOSE LIMIT?

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.

OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.

Fail 16 Jul 2015 74,694 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust rattle is inside centre silencer prob catalytic converter breaking apart

front pads low

Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,694 miles

both front tyres close to limit

exhaust rattle is inside centre silencer prob catalytic converter breaking apart

front pads low

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,454 miles

signs of power steering leak at off side of rack

Fail 16 Jul 2014 65,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

signs of power steering leak at off side of rack

Pass 23 Jul 2013 53,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

ns and os headlamp aim set to upper left limits

Pass 12 Jul 2012 44,923 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 44,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,715 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 36,715 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 29,582 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 29,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,573 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 22,573 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 17,507 miles

both nearside tyres sidewalls scuffed

offside rear lamp lens cover missing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,252 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 17,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front and n/s rear tyres worn on inner tread

o/s rear lens cover missing

rear brakes noisy

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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PF05 SKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PF05 SKV, 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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PF05 SKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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