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KF05 EJL

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,082 mi
Last recorded176,082 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 176,082 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 168,057 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 168,057 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 158,167 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve lightly damaged.

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear parking brake low on efficiency.

sump poures, seeping oil ,should replace.

Fail 30 Jul 2018 158,167 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre valve lightly damaged.

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear parking brake low on efficiency.

sump poures, seeping oil ,should replace.

Pass 11 Jul 2017 152,251 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 152,250 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced could be bulb or earth ,need investigate. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2016 145,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 145,952 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage Bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam LampOn But No Output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 136,636 miles

bothside rear brake binding sligtly.

driver side front wiper blade should be replaced.

offside front head lamp light output reduced,should investigate .

Fail 2 Jul 2014 131,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine sump pan starting to corrode and oil mist patches starting to appear.

ignition barrel slightly insecure but not affecting steering lock operation.

rear brake discs starting to corrode.

rear exhaust box joint corroded but not leaking gasses.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,274 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

engine sump pan starting to corrode and oil mist patches starting to appear.

ignition barrel slightly insecure but not affecting steering lock operation.

rear brake discs starting to corrode.

rear exhaust box joint corroded but not leaking gasses.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 113,763 miles

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Scored

Fail 4 Jul 2013 113,763 miles

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 94,485 miles

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)

all wiper blades deteriorated.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 94,485 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

all wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,467 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 63,137 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,525 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 EJL 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 65%.

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 EJL, 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 EJL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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