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SK05 TKU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,109 mi
Last recorded96,109 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 TKU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 96,109 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,989 miles

2x front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front exhaust flexy badly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 88,621 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 86,807 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 86,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 84,832 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,959 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 80,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2011 76,298 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 90,663 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 90,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,878 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 TKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel 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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

SK05 TKU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is SK05 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK05 TKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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