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PK05 XRU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,347 mi
Last recorded74,347 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 XRU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 74,347 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 74,347 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,780 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,780 miles

Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,119 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 61,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 54,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 54,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2014 51,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2014 51,198 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,045 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 47,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,166 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,109 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 29,778 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,883 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 18,086 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 18,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 XRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK05 XRU registered?

PK05 XRU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is PK05 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK05 XRU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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