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KA05 ABK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,951 mi
Last recorded117,951 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 ABK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 117,951 miles

Front both Track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle surface corrosion

Rear both tyres perishing

hand brake needs slight adjusting

Pass 4 Oct 2019 115,646 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 112,228 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 112,218 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 111,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 110,632 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 110,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 109,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 109,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,825 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 108,807 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 107,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,836 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 98,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 98,693 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 85,019 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 73,656 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2009 51,988 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and deep cracking to tread

rattle from under vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,549 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,299 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 39,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KA05 ABK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KA05 ABK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA05 ABK registered?

KA05 ABK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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