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KC05 RVF

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,743 mi
Last recorded130,743 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 RVF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 130,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking Filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 126,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 126,020 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,940 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 121,907 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filler neck corrored and leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 117,454 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 117,436 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,608 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 110,606 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 104,939 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 104,937 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 100,332 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 96,015 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 88,729 miles

power steering rack has a light mist of oil

Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,070 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 18 Apr 2013 78,919 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

little reserve travel on handbrake

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,378 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 65,378 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 50,240 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 50,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 35,368 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 53,172 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 31,082 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,136 miles

Nearside 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 RVF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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