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KL05 YLF

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,136 mi
Last recorded144,136 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 YLF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 144,136 miles

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

baffles on back box noisey

chips on screen

corrosion on sinner sill areas n/s/r and o/s/r

front brake discs

old wiper marks on screen

Fail 16 Jun 2014 144,132 miles

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

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

baffles on back box noisey

chips on screen

corrosion on sinner sill areas n/s/r and o/s/r

front brake discs

old wiper marks on screen

Pass 18 Jun 2013 130,935 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

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

slight damage side wall n/s/f tyre

stone chips on screen

Fail 18 Jun 2013 130,935 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

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

slight damage side wall n/s/f tyre

stone chips on screen

Pass 18 Jun 2012 116,979 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 116,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

brake fluid level below maximum

Fail 27 May 2010 82,255 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

brake fluid level below maximum

Pass 1 May 2009 62,322 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,464 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KL05 YLF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KL05 YLF, 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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What year was KL05 YLF registered?

KL05 YLF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is KL05 YLF safe to buy?

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