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VN05 GKV

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,389 mi
Last recorded119,389 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 GKV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 119,389 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 119,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 113,882 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 100,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge just passed test (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front wiperblades slightly smeary

steering rack has damp patch

Fail 10 Oct 2017 100,119 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge just passed test (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust slightly corroded

front wiperblades slightly smeary

steering rack has damp patch

Pass 19 Sep 2016 88,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,558 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 81,497 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,658 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 76,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 76,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 68,005 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 67,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front and rear brake discs and pads worn and pitted

Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,997 miles

both front and rear brake discs and pads worn and pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,070 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 41,520 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 27,246 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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VN05 GKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VN05 GKV, 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 VN05 GKV registered?

VN05 GKV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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