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KA54 VVK

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,216 mi
Last recorded140,216 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 140,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 140,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 133,950 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 127,591 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 127,591 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust blowing (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 119,442 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 119,442 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,262 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,294 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 95,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Feb 2015 85,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

differant size tyres fitted on front or rears

Pass 6 Feb 2015 85,333 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

differant size tyres fitted on front or rears

Pass 7 Feb 2014 45,006 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,706 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Feb 2012 52,455 miles

NS front door mirror glass broken

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Feb 2012 52,455 miles

NS front door mirror glass broken

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,207 miles

OS rear tyre aproaching the legal limit

Oil level exceeding maximum

Fail 9 Feb 2011 35,207 miles

Oil level exceeding maximum

OS rear tyre aproaching the legal limit

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,928 miles

OS rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 29,001 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 21,165 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VVK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VVK, 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 VVK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KA54 VVK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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