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KL05 YLN

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,908 mi
Last recorded156,908 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 YLN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 156,908 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 148,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 148,948 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator missing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 139,365 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 126,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 115,429 miles

rear discs weathered

Pass 10 Aug 2015 105,354 miles

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

Oil leak

front discs weathered

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 2 Aug 2015 105,067 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front discs weathered

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 82,889 miles

n/s/f mirror damaged.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,675 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,733 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,184 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 69,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 58,527 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 58,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,339 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 31,582 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YLN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

KL05 YLN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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