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KA05 SNU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,662 mi
Last recorded193,662 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 SNU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 193,662 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 193,662 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 188,992 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 188,992 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 168,000 miles

Oil leak

both front steering rack arm have slight play.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 149,576 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 128,293 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 128,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2011 102,951 miles

rear both discs slighty scored

Fail 31 May 2011 102,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear both discs slighty scored

Front bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2010 84,572 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 84,924 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,551 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,290 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 39,290 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 SNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SNU, 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 KA05 SNU registered?

KA05 SNU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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