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KC05 SFO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,275 mi
Last recorded179,275 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 SFO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 179,275 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2020 179,273 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 154,549 miles

Both track rod end duct covers perished

Chip in windscreen

Clutch fluid contaminated

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure side repeater (lens missing) (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Slight leak from PAS at rack

Various body damages

Fail 2 Jul 2019 154,549 miles

Both track rod end duct covers perished

Chip in windscreen

Clutch fluid contaminated

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure side repeater (lens missing) (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Slight leak from PAS at rack

Various body damages

Pass 2 Jun 2018 131,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake efficiency only just met

Pass 30 Jun 2017 125,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Offside Front tyre worn on shoulders

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 49,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 119,945 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 119,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,828 miles

Oil leak

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

rear offside tyre condition

Fail 29 Jun 2015 113,828 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear offside tyre condition

Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,201 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 96,390 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 96,389 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 78,803 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 64,852 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 52,211 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 43,319 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,925 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 SFO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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