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K50 TEX

2002 Nissan Altima

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,218 mi
Last recorded58,218 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Altima81,109 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 TEX
MakeNissan
ModelAltima
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 58,218 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes cracking in the rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f shock dust covers perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 57,307 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes slightly worn /cracking in the rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber dust covers have perished

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 56,382 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes slightly worn/cracking in the rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f shock dust covers have perished/dropped

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 55,506 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes slightly cracking in the rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front n/s/f and o/s/f shock absorber dust covers have perished/dropped

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,279 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing / cracking (7 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 53,322 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 53,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 51,864 miles

Nearside Front track rod end boot rubber split

Offside Front track rod end boot splits in rubber

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 50,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 48,829 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 47,504 miles

advice all 4 brake discs inner surfaces worn/pitted

Pass 22 Oct 2014 46,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,097 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 45,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,756 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,255 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 42,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs inner surfaces pitted

Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,227 miles

all tyre walls have some cracking inner edge

front discs inner face slightly pitted/scored

Pass 29 Oct 2009 38,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 35,111 miles

advice front number plate cracked but secure and readable

Pass 7 Nov 2007 32,965 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 28,622 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Altima?

Based on 1,499 MOT tests across 380 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
8,831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) incorrect colour 47
Side repeater missing 42
position lamp(s) not working 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Side repeater not working 34
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K50 TEX is a 2002 Nissan Altima in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Altima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,109 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Altima fails its MOT is position lamp(s) incorrect colour, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K50 TEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Altima typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Altima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K50 TEX registered?

K50 TEX is a 2002 Nissan Altima, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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