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KA54 VLZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,021 mi
Last recorded144,021 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 VLZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 144,021 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 134,607 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 134,524 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Surface corrosion to rear brake components and both rear caliper mountings

Pass 3 Jan 2019 122,490 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 114,413 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 114,294 miles

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake binding on slightly.

Pass 28 Dec 2016 106,778 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 106,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 101,459 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 90,964 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,676 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,149 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 69,693 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 69,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 54,951 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 54,951 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 45,358 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,926 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 32,926 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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KA54 VLZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VLZ, 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 KA54 VLZ registered?

KA54 VLZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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