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KA54 VGZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,520 mi
Last recorded106,520 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 VGZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 106,520 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 106,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 100,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

travel to handbrake

Fail 11 Sep 2019 100,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

travel to handbrake

Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,848 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 91,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,397 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2014 83,232 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 77,545 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 69,122 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 69,116 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,836 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 59,829 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,565 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 43,517 miles

nearside rear outer tyre signs of wear

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,450 miles

front number plate slight crack

offside front tyre signs of wear

offside rear tyre signs of wear

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,383 miles

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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KA54 VGZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KA54 VGZ, 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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KA54 VGZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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