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PK05 OUL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,974 mi
Last recorded125,974 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 OUL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 125,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 121,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play boot split also (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 121,457 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn boot split also (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play boot split also (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jan 2024 114,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 114,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 109,557 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 104,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 99,101 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 99,100 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,974 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 87,759 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,817 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,540 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,552 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 57,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2014 52,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes are slightly cracked/worn

both front brake disks are corroded/worn

both front wipers smeer the screen slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2014 51,934 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front anti roll bar link bushes are slightly cracked/worn

both front brake disks are corroded/worn

both front wipers smeer the screen slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2013 44,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,963 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 37,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs pitting inner face

o/s/r handbrake pivot not fully returning on caliper

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs pitting inner face

o/s/r handbrake pivot not fully returning on caliper

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,846 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 23,846 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,046 miles

brakes squeeling

nail in both rear tyres

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 OUL 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 73.1%.

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 OUL, 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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PK05 OUL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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