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KA54 VML

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,048 mi
Last recorded69,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 VML
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 69,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 69,011 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened panhard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 67,742 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan hard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 67,731 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened pan hard arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 65,687 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

steering rack seeping

Pass 22 Dec 2021 63,263 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 63,263 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 60,712 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Rear axle/suspension components corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both front outer track rod ends boots perished

Fail 8 Jan 2021 60,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides ( perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Rear axle/suspension components corroded

both front lower suspension arms corroded

both front outer track rod ends boots perished

Pass 14 Jan 2020 59,261 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 55,226 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 51,016 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 50,925 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 37,519 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 37,431 miles

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

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

corrosion to centre / rear exhaust joint

pitting to n/s/f brake disc outer face

surface corrosion to front suspension inc lower suspension arms

surface corrosion to rear axle/rear suspension

Pass 18 Feb 2016 37,000 miles

ADVISE CENTRA REAR SECTIONS RUSTY.

ADVISE GENERAL CORRSION UNDERNEATH.

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 16 Feb 2015 36,378 miles

ADVISE CENTRE REAR EXHAUST JOIN RUSTY.

ADVISE FLUID LEAK FROM AUTO BOX COOLIER HOSES.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,912 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,115 miles

ADVISE CENTRA/REAR EXHAUST RUSTY.

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM HOSE JOINT INTO COOLIER.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,338 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 33,618 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,917 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 32,007 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 26 Feb 2008 28,027 miles

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE HAS CUTS IN OUTER WALL NO CORDS SHOWING ON TIME OF TEST.

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 VML is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VML, 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 VML registered?

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

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