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SK05 OFS

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,722 mi
Last recorded99,722 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 OFS
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,722 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both misty (1.7.5a)

Gen real under body corrosion

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively sticky (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively sticky (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. sticky (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 94,098 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. sticky (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 85,557 miles

Down pipe exhaust bracket corroison / Middle and Back exhaust corroison

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 85,556 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Down pipe exhaust bracket corroison / Middle and Back exhaust corroison

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2013 71,726 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 71,726 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,054 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 57,004 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,466 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 43,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,018 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,453 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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SK05 OFS is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK05 OFS, 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 SK05 OFS registered?

SK05 OFS is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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