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KC05 RXJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

73,269 mi
Last recorded73,269 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 RXJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 73,269 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing lightly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 71,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged but not weakened

Fail 21 Dec 2022 71,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer sill damaged but not weakened

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,725 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged not affecting strength of panel

Pass 30 Oct 2019 67,325 miles

Nearside Body panel slightly loose front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged not reducing strength of panel

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also outer side wall damaged not exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill damaged but not affecting strength of panel

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cover damaged but not affecting output

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,156 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 63,156 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 60,876 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 57,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear joint (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack pinion end not excecive (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 57,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at rack pinion end not excecive (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 54,790 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 54,790 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 51,524 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 51,524 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,259 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 91,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 43,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 43,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,332 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 39,300 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,494 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 28,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,478 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 RXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 RXJ, 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 RXJ registered?

KC05 RXJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is KC05 RXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC05 RXJ shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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