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RN05 PKD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,360 mi
Last recorded103,360 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 PKD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 103,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 103,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 88,771 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 73,197 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 72,913 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,393 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,606 miles

Front exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 36,577 miles

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

Front exhaust pipe heat shield insecure.

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wiper blade worn.

Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,233 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 34,919 miles

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 34,920 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken.

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,355 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 33,355 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)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,613 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre compound deteriating

offside front tyre compound deteriating

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,661 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,948 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 21,977 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 18,400 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,264 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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RN05 PKD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN05 PKD, 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 RN05 PKD registered?

RN05 PKD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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