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RK05 ZDZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

125,302 mi
Last recorded125,302 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 125,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to front scuttle panel

Fail 27 Feb 2023 125,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

heavy corrosion to front scuttle panel

Pass 25 Feb 2022 120,262 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

both headlight patterns weak

heavy surface corrosion to all rear suspension components .

Fail 25 Feb 2022 120,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

both headlight patterns weak

heavy surface corrosion to all rear suspension components .

Pass 24 Feb 2021 116,966 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 116,962 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front service brake lazy

Pass 26 Feb 2020 114,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 26 Feb 2020 114,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,571 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

corrosion to panel / brace bellow windscreen area

Fail 1 Mar 2019 110,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight brake bind

corrosion to panel / brace bellow windscreen area

Pass 21 Feb 2018 106,792 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,317 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2017 103,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,918 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 97,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,409 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild insucure

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2014 89,263 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,487 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 82,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,952 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,152 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 39,786 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,202 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 30,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZDZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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