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KC05 RSU

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

96,650 mi
Last recorded96,650 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 RSU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 96,650 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 96,650 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,227 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2023 84,227 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads metal to metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2022 75,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 70,487 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 70,487 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 69,159 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 67,943 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 67,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 66,395 miles

all tyres perishing and low on tread

Pass 8 May 2017 62,946 miles

anti roll bar bushes perishing ,,,,o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 8 May 2017 62,946 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

anti roll bar bushes perishing ,,,,o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 55,843 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,906 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,766 miles

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,304 miles

headlamp light output getting low .

Fail 23 Jul 2013 45,304 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

headlamp light output getting low .

Pass 9 Aug 2012 42,046 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,832 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,948 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 21,413 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 RSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RSU, 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 RSU registered?

KC05 RSU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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