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KA05 ABN

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

149,606 mi
Last recorded149,606 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 ABN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 149,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and corroding (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint resavoir area (2.3.3b)

engine sump corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 149,604 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and corroding (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint resavoir area (2.3.3b)

engine sump corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 135,675 miles

dash board lights flashing intermittently

engine sump pan corroded & leaking

leak at power steering tank area just mot legal

n/s no plate lamp insecure

Fail 28 Dec 2016 135,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine sump pan corroded & leaking

leak at power steering tank area just mot legal

n/s no plate lamp insecure

n/s/r tyre very poor,heavily worn on inner edge & has hi/low spots 205/5516v

Fail 19 Dec 2016 134,933 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute Flash rate erratic (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative Erratic operation (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Electrical fault causing erratic instrument cluster malfunctions.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen scratched around outer edge of swept area

Pass 6 Jan 2016 118,825 miles

damage to nearside rear

nearside reagistration plate lamp is insecure

rear wiper split

wipers in a poor condition

Fail 30 Dec 2015 118,607 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear

rear wiper split

wipers in a poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2015 101,772 miles

front discs very poor condition/unable to see condition of front pads

o/s/r light unit damaged/minimum standard repair only just mot legal

slight play noticed both front rollbar links

Fail 2 Jan 2015 101,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs very poor condition/unable to see condition of front pads

o/s/r light unit damaged/minimum standard repair only just mot legal

slight play noticed both front rollbar links

Pass 4 Jan 2014 85,189 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 71,101 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,797 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,475 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,506 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 28,506 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KA05 ABN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ABN, 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 ABN registered?

KA05 ABN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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