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KC03 RXJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Gold Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 RXJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2025

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2024 39,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 35,709 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,636 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 35,362 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 31,056 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 34,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 34,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 33,393 miles

Central Rear wiper blade does not clear screen

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracked on outside wall

Nearside Rear tyre has small split in outside wall(no cord showing)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 32,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 32,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,585 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight scuffing to n/s/f sidewall of tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2012 30,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight scuffing to n/s/f sidewall of tyre

Pass 28 Dec 2011 29,669 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,298 miles

front and rear pads low

Pass 11 Dec 2009 16,344 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,508 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 25,508 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,041 miles

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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KC03 RXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Gold with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KC03 RXJ, 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 KC03 RXJ registered?

KC03 RXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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