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RK05 CZH

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

117,550 mi
Last recorded117,550 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 CZH
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 117,550 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Brake servo corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

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

Brake servo corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 115,520 miles

Brake servo corroded

Central exhaust heatshield loose

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Damage to nearside of vehicle

Dampness around steering rack

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both - low and bald on inner edges close to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sump corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2023 113,629 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 113,613 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle has coolant leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 112,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 112,129 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 110,460 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 110,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 110,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 110,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip missing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

damage to nearside of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2020 108,557 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Damage to n/s of vehicle

Front exhaust mount corroded away

Nearside Front brake hose securing clip missing

Nearside Headlight aim on lower limit

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 108,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Damage to n/s of vehicle

Front exhaust mount corroded away

Nearside Front brake hose securing clip missing

Nearside Headlight aim on lower limit

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,636 miles

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

Nearside headlamp pushed in slightly

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

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

oil level on min

Fail 7 Mar 2019 103,636 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside headlamp pushed in slightly

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

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

oil level on min

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

inner rear of offside and nearside body sills corroded slightly

Fail 7 Mar 2018 97,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

inner rear of offside and nearside body sills corroded slightly

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,924 miles

Nearside Front head light loose

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,903 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 83,881 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,724 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

body sill covers fitted

front and rear coil springs corroded slightly

inner rear of offside and nearside body sills corroded slightly

runflat damage to inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2015 78,719 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

body sill covers fitted

front and rear coil springs corroded slightly

inner rear of offside and nearside body sills corroded slightly

runflat damage to inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,521 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,993 miles

corrosion to inner rear sills

damage to nsf wing/bumper

dampness around pas pump and pipes

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

sills covered

Fail 28 Feb 2013 67,950 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion to inner rear sills

damage to nsf wing/bumper

dampness around pas pump and pipes

exhaust corroded

front discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

sills covered

Pass 7 Mar 2012 62,454 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

dampness around p.a.s pump

Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to inner sills

dampness around pas pipes/resivour

outer sills covered

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,745 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion to inner sills

dampness around pas pipes/resivour

outer sills covered

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,244 miles

see advisory sheet 300672360047

Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,244 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

heavy dampness around around power steering pump and hoses

n/s wiper smearing

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

n/s/r inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 13 Mar 2009 41,357 miles

handbrake long travel

nearside rear tyre low on tread

offside rear tyre low on tread and sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,908 miles

nsf tyre side wall damaged

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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RK05 CZH is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 RK05 CZH, 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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RK05 CZH is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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