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ST05 XPK

2005 Nissan Almera

Beige Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,575 mi
Last recorded128,575 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST05 XPK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 128,575 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides damaged by excessive heat - pads also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear sills poorly repaired

front bumper loose

Fail 2 Oct 2019 128,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper return spring missing also (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjust detached (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb failure (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component likely to become detached knuckle to strut bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack/pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides damaged by excessive heat - pads also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

added 2 liters of oil before teat

both rear sills poorly repaired

front bumper loose

Pass 7 Nov 2018 125,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front body damage

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

exhaust fouling body

various brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 1 Nov 2018 125,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front body damage

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

exhaust fouling body

various brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 10 Oct 2018 125,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted carrier bolts smaller diameter than original fitment (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end securing nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective lock nut on steering arm insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end securing nut (2.1.3 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front body damage

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 116,565 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 108,062 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 107,858 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,740 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 86,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,926 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 80,085 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 80,070 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 72,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,740 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 64,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,396 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,153 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 58,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,539 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 36,701 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres tread depth is low

Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,080 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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ST05 XPK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Beige with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 ST05 XPK, 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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ST05 XPK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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