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PL05 VKW

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

92,647 mi
Last recorded92,647 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 VKW
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 92,647 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,529 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 87,529 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 78,574 miles

Central Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,608 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 77,608 miles

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

Suspension pipe leaking power steering pipe (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,459 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 70,757 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 70,757 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 67,923 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 67,923 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 64,745 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,553 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 53,953 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,969 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,720 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,729 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 27,164 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 26,543 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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PL05 VKW is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PL05 VKW, 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 PL05 VKW registered?

PL05 VKW is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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The MOT history for PL05 VKW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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