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KC05 RVP

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,130 mi
Last recorded63,130 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 63,130 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,633 miles

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

offside mirror taped up

Fail 25 Feb 2014 59,633 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

offside mirror taped up

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,402 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 55,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 49,830 miles

AIR BAG LAMP LIT

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SMALL W/SCREEN WIPER SCRATCHES

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,780 miles

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

W/SCREEN SLIGHT WIPER SCRATCH MARKS

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 31,144 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,914 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 24,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 RVP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP registered?

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

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