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KC05 RJU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,185 mi
Last recorded114,185 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 RJU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 114,185 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Rear brake pads low

exhaust brakcet broken

wishbones corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 104,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2017 104,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,824 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 91,791 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2015 84,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2015 84,605 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 76,122 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2014 76,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 65,543 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 59,060 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,983 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 41,777 miles

Brake warning lamp on(Advise brake inspection)

Front wipers split

Rear tyres worn x2

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 6 May 2009 33,706 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 28,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2008 28,804 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 RJU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RJU, 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 RJU registered?

KC05 RJU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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