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AD03 KFA

2003 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,505 mi
Last recorded170,505 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Almera59,774 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 KFA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 170,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 159,622 miles

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

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

Slight bind on both front wheels.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 159,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded through. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Slight bind on both front wheels.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 152,972 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 152,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 133,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Feb 2013 113,661 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

power steering pipes damp

Fail 27 Feb 2013 113,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

power steering pipes damp

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,180 miles

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)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Mar 2012 107,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,100 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s rear tyre slightly perished n/s rear near limit

Fail 8 Mar 2011 95,100 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s rear tyre slightly perished n/s rear near limit

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,327 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

brake discs corroded

front crossmember/radiator mounting panel corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2009 78,566 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,006 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,190 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,626 miles

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

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

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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AD03 KFA is a 2003 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 59,774 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 AD03 KFA, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD03 KFA registered?

AD03 KFA is a 2003 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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