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KC05 PLF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,598 mi
Last recorded62,598 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 PLF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,598 miles

osf bumper corner scraped

osf headlamp lens condensated internally

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 27 Mar 2018 62,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

osf bumper corner scraped

osf headlamp lens condensated internally

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Apr 2017 61,932 miles

handbrake efficiency just met

rear brake discs scored/rusted/pitted

under body surface corossion to suspension components front and rear and chassis various

Fail 6 Apr 2017 61,932 miles

Emissions not tested misfire (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake efficiency just met

rear brake discs scored/rusted/pitted

under body surface corossion to suspension components front and rear and chassis various

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,985 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 60,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking reservoir leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 59,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 57,946 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 56,292 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 56,292 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,229 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 52,426 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,214 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

The offside front fog lamp is inoperative

Theres previous damage down the nearside bodywork

Fail 15 Jun 2010 49,214 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The offside front fog lamp is inoperative

Theres previous damage down the nearside bodywork

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,854 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag warning light flashing on and off

front bumper cross member bolts loose

handbrake travel high

suspect previous damage

Fail 15 Jun 2009 41,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

airbag warning light flashing on and off

front bumper cross member bolts loose

handbrake travel high

suspect previous damage

Pass 6 Jun 2008 31,735 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 31,629 miles

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

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 PLF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KC05 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

KC05 PLF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is KC05 PLF safe to buy?

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