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KB05 GHU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,326 mi
Last recorded126,326 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 GHU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 126,326 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 118,453 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,148 miles

engine sump heavily corroded and leaking oil

Fail 10 Mar 2017 109,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine sump heavily corroded and leaking oil

Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,975 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 83,039 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 75,854 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2014 75,841 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 31 May 2013 66,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 31 May 2013 66,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

engine light omn

tracking out

Pass 6 Jun 2012 60,339 miles

Advise:2 bolts mising from catalytic converter where it mounts to the manifold

Advise:damage to o/s/f inner wheel arch plastic trim

Pass 28 May 2011 50,244 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 41,334 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 29,612 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 22,595 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 22,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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KB05 GHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KB05 GHU, 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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KB05 GHU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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