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PK05 OTW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

71,048 mi
Last recorded71,048 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 OTW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2021 71,048 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 71,048 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely binding brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding binding brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 93,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 68,060 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 68,058 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 65,210 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 65,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 62,847 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 62,844 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 60,625 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 60,622 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,881 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 55,350 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,360 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 54,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 52,636 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,636 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,724 miles

n/s front and o/sfront inner discs badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2010 41,222 miles

n/s/f brake disk slightly pitted

o/s/f brake disk slightly pitted

Fail 30 Aug 2010 41,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake disk slightly pitted

o/s/f brake disk slightly pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,729 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,959 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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PK05 OTW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PK05 OTW, 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 PK05 OTW registered?

PK05 OTW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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