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KA05 RVV

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,184 mi
Last recorded107,184 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 RVV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2024 107,184 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded heavy (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded heavy (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavy (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,798 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front underside area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 101,608 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ( sill panel ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( sill panel ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ( sill panel ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ( sill panel ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front underside area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

nearside and offside rear lower outer seals corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2018 95,403 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside rear lower outer seals corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,427 miles

Nearside front wheel binding slightly

Nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 89,427 miles

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

Nearside front wheel binding slightly

Nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 83,186 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 83,166 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged fuel filling over flow pipe corroded broken and insecure (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,167 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 79,167 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,389 miles

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

offside & nearside front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,477 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 66,021 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 56,506 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,213 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 39,974 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,974 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,019 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 31,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all 3 wiper blades starting to deteriate/getting hard.

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 RVV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RVV, 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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KA05 RVV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 26 August 2005.

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