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KC05 EPL

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,195 mi
Last recorded125,195 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 EPL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 125,195 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2023 118,353 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 115,803 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Travel on park brake lever

Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,610 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 109,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 103,877 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 103,877 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 98,205 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,017 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 88,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing low on inner edge of tread

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,696 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect front pads

Pass 16 Jan 2014 61,521 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 48,608 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 37,418 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 17 Jan 2011 26,156 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 16,327 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 7,421 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 6,966 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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KC05 EPL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KC05 EPL, 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 KC05 EPL registered?

KC05 EPL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KC05 EPL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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