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KF05 CWL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,246 mi
Last recorded96,246 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 CWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 96,246 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 94,919 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective supporting hanger is broken although the system is securely mounted (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering rack has a slight sweat but no sign of a deffinite leak

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 93,560 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight corrosion ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,424 miles

Front exhaust supporting hanger is deteriorated although the system is securely mounted

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 90,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front exhaust supporting hanger is deteriorated although the system is securely mounted

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has perishing in the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,052 miles

Front exhaust supporting hanger is deteriorated although the system is securely mounted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear axle is corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 27 Oct 2016 82,505 miles

Front exhaust supporting hanger is broken although the system is securely mounted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sweat at steering rack but not sign of a deffinite leak

Fail 27 Oct 2016 82,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front exhaust supporting hanger is broken although the system is securely mounted

Nearside Front tyre has outer sidewall damage which doesn't reach structural cords

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

sweat at steering rack but not sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 11 Nov 2015 77,206 miles

Front exhaust supporting hanger is deteriorated although the system is securely mounted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 77,206 miles

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

Front exhaust supporting hanger is deteriorated although the system is securely mounted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

front exhaust supporting hanger is deteriorated although the system is securely mounted

Fail 3 Nov 2014 70,633 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

front exhaust supporting hanger is deteriorated although the system is securely mounted

Fail 26 Nov 2013 64,368 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

sweat at power steering rack although no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,368 miles

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

sweat at power steering rack although no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,969 miles

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

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

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow the fluid level to be checked

front & rear exhaust hangers are corroded although the system is securely mounted

sweat at the steering rack but no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 2 Dec 2011 49,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 36,188 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 32,771 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 32,771 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 25,445 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 CWL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KF05 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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