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PL05 FKJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,707 mi
Last recorded216,707 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 FKJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 216,707 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 216,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 215,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt c.v boot pinholed very slightly (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2016 182,985 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 182,985 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 142,607 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 141,778 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 98,322 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,081 miles

Damage to Near side rear wheel

Fail 10 May 2013 65,081 miles

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

Damage to Near side rear wheel

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

Pass 4 May 2013 64,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,441 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 53,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 41,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 41,707 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,733 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 13,743 miles

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

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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PL05 FKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL05 FKJ, 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 PL05 FKJ registered?

PL05 FKJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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