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KC05 RYB

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,750 mi
Last recorded101,750 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 101,750 miles

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

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

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

Underside Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 96,026 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 91,742 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 91,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,581 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 87,540 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,823 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 81,823 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,082 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 76,082 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,820 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,353 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 47,958 miles

offside rear tyre side walls perishing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 47,958 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre side walls perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 44,447 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 39,110 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 39,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 28,454 miles

front tyres cracking on side wall

rear wiper split

Pass 27 May 2009 23,882 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,190 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 RYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

KC05 RYB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is KC05 RYB safe to buy?

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