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KA54 VUD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,374 mi
Last recorded102,374 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 VUD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,374 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 102,373 miles

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

Exhaust silencer insecure Centre Pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 98,209 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 4 Feb 2019 98,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 5 Feb 2018 91,274 miles

both front tyres wearing low / heavily on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,032 miles

front brakes squeal in operation

headlamp lenses deteriorated / patterns weak

n/s/r tyre wearing low and shows perishing / slight cracking

rearbox heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,179 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 71,286 miles

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

both o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low

Fail 23 Jan 2014 67,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre both wearing on edges / have stepdown treads

Pass 23 Jan 2014 67,753 miles

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

n/s/r tyre and o/s/f tyre both wearing on edges / have stepdown treads

Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,216 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2013 60,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,319 miles

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread / shows perishing and tread wearing low.

recommend wiper blades

steering rack pinion seepage of oil

Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,603 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

recommend tracking

Pass 20 Jan 2010 37,963 miles

PAS steering rack damp monitor

front brake pads wearing very low o/s pads lowest

n/s/r tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge [ has step down tread ]

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jan 2009 30,845 miles

Offside front tyre low edges.

Slight dampness around steering rack.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 24,429 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 24,426 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 VUD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue 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 VUD, 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 VUD registered?

KA54 VUD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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