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VK05 XVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,271 mi
Last recorded108,271 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 XVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 108,271 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 105,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 103,575 miles

Front brakes only just met required balance readings

N/S/R outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2019 99,270 miles

headlamp image poor

Pass 9 May 2018 94,894 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 94,868 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 89,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 May 2017 89,564 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 May 2016 79,609 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,371 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 64,866 miles

wind screen dirty and is affecting the view to the front

Fail 7 May 2014 64,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

wind screen dirty and is affecting the view to the front

Pass 1 May 2013 57,441 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 50,974 miles

headlamp light output becoming poor, only just able to see beam aim patteren.

Pass 10 May 2011 44,006 miles

nears ide head lamp becoming dim.

windscreen dirty, can not see though it very well when the sun shines on it.

Pass 11 May 2010 37,347 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 30,689 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 21,615 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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VK05 XVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VK05 XVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK05 XVL registered?

VK05 XVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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