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KF05 DLZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

98,390 mi
Last recorded98,390 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 DLZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2023 98,390 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer And Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 97,723 miles

Both front wiper blades split at ends

O/s/f inner door handle broken but still operative

Fail 14 Jul 2022 97,719 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front wiper blades split at ends

O/s/f inner door handle broken but still operative

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,804 miles

O/s/f inner door handle broken but still operative

Fail 14 Jul 2021 96,804 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Feeding o/s/r + n/s/r flexi brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

O/s/f inner door handle broken but still operative

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 95,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front inner door handle broken but still able to operate.

sump corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 95,502 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox - also insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front inner door handle broken but still able to operate.

sump corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

sump heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 93,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

oil below minimum

sump heavily corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,226 miles

Front lower suspension arms corroded to excess.

Slight bind on o/s/f wheel not showing on brake rolling road

n\s\f tyre worn on inner edge & starting to crack.

n\s\r shock absorber body corroded.

Fail 16 Jul 2018 90,221 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle stabilizer unit body. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front lower suspension arms corroded to excess.

n\s\f tyre worn on inner edge & starting to crack.

n\s\r shock absorber body corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,474 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

o\s\r tyre cracking not showing cord yet!!!

Pass 1 Jul 2016 84,699 miles

o\s dipped headlight light output reduced.

o\s\r tyre tread starting to split.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 84,699 miles

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

o\s dipped headlight light output reduced.

o\s\r tyre tread starting to split.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,595 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f wheel sticking/binding slightly

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 79,752 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 79,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 76,477 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 65,923 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 65,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre various cuts/cracks and nails with in tread

Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,022 miles

front brake discs heavilly corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs heavilly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,127 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,228 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 29,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DLZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 KF05 DLZ, 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 DLZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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