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KL05 YLU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,376 mi
Last recorded98,376 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL05 YLU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 98,376 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 98,376 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Dog lead attachment stuck in buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 94,258 miles

Central Rear ( central rear seat belt not tested due to another device being fitted into one of the retaining devices...

Nearside Front Headlight output slightly reduced.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( Wearing on the inner & outer portions of the tyre. ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ( Light seepage from steering rack ends. ) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( Brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test. ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 88,800 miles

Central Rear seat belt not tested due to another device being fitted into one of the buckle retaining devices...

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ( Light seepage from both ends of the rack & other components ) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 88,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt not tested due to another device being fitted into one of the buckle retaining devices...

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ( Light seepage from both ends of the rack & other components ) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 84,176 miles

ADVISE Offside front wheel bearing can not be tested due to the wheel binding on

Central Rear seat belt can not be checked due to another device being in one of the retaining dveices

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking within the tread area of the tyre.) ( Borderline pass. Replacement Recommended .) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing As with the nearside rear tyre.) ( Replacement Recommended .) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at both ends & around the pipes on the steering rack. )(Borderline pass ) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise rear inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 84,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

ADVISE Offside front wheel bearing can not be tested due to the wheel binding on

Central Rear seat belt can not be checked due to another device being in one of the retaining dveices

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished & cracking within the tread area of the tyre.) ( Borderline pass. Replacement Recommended .) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing As with the nearside rear tyre.) ( Replacement Recommended .) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack at both ends & around the pipes on the steering rack. )(Borderline pass ) (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise rear inner brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear service & parking brakes have a light scraping noise on application

Fail 25 May 2018 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear service & parking brakes have a light scraping noise on application

Pass 12 May 2017 76,972 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 12 May 2017 76,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner & outer portions of the tyre are void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner & outer portions of the tyre are void of tread (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 18 May 2016 73,014 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on both edges and perishing

Nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 18 May 2015 67,864 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front and rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside and offside front wiper blades are split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Fail 15 May 2015 67,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside and offside front and rear tyres are perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

nearside and offside front wiper blades are split but at the time of test cleared screen all ok

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 22 May 2014 63,790 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 59,260 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 54,473 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2011 48,662 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 42,603 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 38,140 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 29,851 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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KL05 YLU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver 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 KL05 YLU, 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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KL05 YLU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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