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KC05 RVE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,105 mi
Last recorded98,105 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 98,105 miles

child seats in rear, rear seat belts not tested

n/s wiper split

Fail 27 Jan 2021 98,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

child seats in rear, rear seat belts not tested

n/s wiper split

Pass 2 Jan 2020 93,186 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 93,186 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 85,795 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 85,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,080 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 76,079 miles

Emissions not tested unable to insert probe (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust snapped at rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 74,612 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 73,846 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,779 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,864 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 67,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 67,273 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,723 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 64,722 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,407 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,001 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,701 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 26,447 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 RVE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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