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KF05 AYU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,534 mi
Last recorded100,534 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 AYU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,534 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 100,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,435 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 90,358 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing light lense cover missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 82,125 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,729 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear tyres cracked in tread grooves.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 76,729 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

rear tyres cracked in tread grooves.

Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,510 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 65,510 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,633 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 64,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,240 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

o/s drive shaft oil seal slight leak

Fail 26 Nov 2012 62,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

o/s drive shaft oil seal slight leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 58,086 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 58,086 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,808 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 45,726 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 45,726 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,093 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,577 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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KF05 AYU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KF05 AYU, 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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KF05 AYU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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