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KC05 RXL

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

58,110 mi
Last recorded58,110 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 58,110 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 58,110 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 56,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,182 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 54,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,984 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 51,959 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 48,513 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,706 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 45,706 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 41,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 41,856 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,575 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 34,663 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 34,634 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 30,130 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,861 miles

Front pads around 60% worn and front discs slighty scored and lipped

Rear pads around 50% worn and discs are slighty rusty on inner edge

nearside front disc is slighty juddering

Fail 5 Oct 2010 26,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front pads around 60% worn and front discs slighty scored and lipped

Rear pads around 50% worn and discs are slighty rusty on inner edge

nearside front disc is slighty juddering

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,856 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 18,302 miles

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

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

Offside 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 RXL 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 65%.

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 RXL, 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 RXL registered?

KC05 RXL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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