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VK05 XXZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,463 mi
Last recorded119,463 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 XXZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 119,463 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens yellowed and deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front headlamp damaged and held in with cable ties

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear slight binding on offside rear brake

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 106,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens yellowed and deteriorated very borderline (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn lumpy and unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn lumpy and unevenly on inner (4.1.E.1)

seats removed

Fail 13 May 2016 105,861 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides worn (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp lens yellowed and deteriorated very borderline (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn lumpy and unevenly (4.1.E.1)

seats removed

Pass 15 May 2015 92,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2015 92,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 75,335 miles

offside rear and centre seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 May 2013 68,813 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 66,390 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 66,384 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 62,047 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 56,400 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 49,922 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 49,922 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 34,746 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 34,746 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

emissions high/smokey

front brake pads appear well worn

n/s/f tyre ON LIMIT 205/55/16

o/s/f tyre well worn on inner edge advise tracking check

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads very well worn

turbo whining/whistle

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 XXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VK05 XXZ, 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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VK05 XXZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 May 2005.

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