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KC05 RCX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,545 mi
Last recorded118,545 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 RCX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 118,545 miles

dampness on steering system

items moved from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2016 118,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

items moved from drivers view prior to test

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,573 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 60,013 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,013 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,907 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,097 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 49,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,657 miles

n/s/r tyre outter shoulder balding

Pass 13 May 2010 36,677 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 31,568 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 25,827 miles

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)

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 RCX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KC05 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

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

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