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FV55 KSE

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

73,979 mi
Last recorded73,979 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 KSE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,979 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainrun (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 73,979 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainrun (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,565 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 70,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,302 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 69,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 68,092 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,690 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 65,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 60,057 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Unable to gain access to tailgate.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 60,057 miles

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

Unable to gain access to tailgate.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 53,607 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 53,607 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 14 Dec 2011 45,380 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 45,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 37,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 37,355 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 29,057 miles

Offside headlamp damaged but not insecure

Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,511 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 22,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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FV55 KSE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FV55 KSE, 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 FV55 KSE registered?

FV55 KSE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 November 2005.

Is FV55 KSE safe to buy?

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