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KC05 RCY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,840 mi
Last recorded61,840 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,840 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 58,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 55,470 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 53,253 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 50,696 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,031 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,306 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 37,602 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 37,602 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,350 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 34,250 miles

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

near side front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

near side rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2012 31,868 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 29,072 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 29,072 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 25,622 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 21,583 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 14,318 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 RCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

KC05 RCY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is KC05 RCY safe to buy?

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