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CV55 KWU

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,133 mi
Last recorded138,133 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 KWU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 138,133 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 138,133 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 130,354 miles

Offside Front Lower windscreen damaged /cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2018 123,154 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 123,152 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 114,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 114,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread and low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,074 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 8 Jul 2016 105,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers not working / noisy pump but no liquid produced (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jul 2015 96,436 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 96,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 80,444 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 80,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 78,958 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 69,315 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,315 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,238 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 38,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 38,864 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,619 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 19,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,020 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUTTER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE

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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CV55 KWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CV55 KWU, 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 CV55 KWU registered?

CV55 KWU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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