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PK05 UMT

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,377 mi
Last recorded121,377 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2020 121,377 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

ENGINE SUMP BADLY CORRODED AND WEAPING OIL

Front both fog lamps inop

Front brake discs slight scored

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and slight perished

Offside Front unable to check wheel bearing due to brake bind

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ..grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both number plate bulb lenses slight loose

clutch badly worn and slipping

hand brake leaver slight free play

power steering fill bottle misting

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2019 115,922 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Both Steering Rack Gaitors Slight Seepage Of Power Steering Fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs Developing Slight Corrosion On Inside Faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 110,711 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 5mm (3.5.1g)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlights (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.5mm & worn on inside & outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Both Nearside & Offside (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 106,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,143 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 91,339 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,553 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,122 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,329 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 56,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 56,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 47,278 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,483 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 27,496 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 UMT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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