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SW05 GXK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,765 mi
Last recorded63,765 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW05 GXK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 63,765 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 63,764 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 60,216 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 60,214 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 56,999 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 56,999 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 54,836 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 54,835 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 53,132 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 53,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,427 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 40,579 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 40,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 36,929 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 36,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,234 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 28,515 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 28,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 24,284 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,265 miles

very little reserve travel left on the handbrake lever.

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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SW05 GXK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SW05 GXK, 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 SW05 GXK registered?

SW05 GXK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is SW05 GXK safe to buy?

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