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PK05 OTZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,028 mi
Last recorded84,028 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 OTZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 84,028 miles

BOTH STEERING RACK GAITERS SLIGHTLY CONTAMINATED

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 17 Apr 2026 84,024 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 83,171 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 81,274 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,039 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,881 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 77,874 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 76,587 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 76,577 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 73,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 72,092 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 72,092 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 69,634 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,250 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 61,678 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,579 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,295 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 49,245 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 41,347 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 35,020 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,980 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,234 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 17,737 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 OTZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OTZ, 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 OTZ registered?

PK05 OTZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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