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KL05 YPA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,472 mi
Last recorded152,472 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2019 152,472 miles

Emissions not tested due to sheared exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section sheared at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

fuel filler breather pipe rusted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 146,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

boot lid handle sticks

Fail 6 Oct 2018 146,379 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

boot lid handle sticks

Pass 6 Nov 2017 138,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack area (2.3.3b)

boot lock handle sticks

Fail 6 Nov 2017 138,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack area (2.3.3b)

boot lock handle sticks

Pass 25 Apr 2016 582,439 miles

rear brakes slight binding

Fail 25 Apr 2016 582,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 23 Mar 2015 122,197 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 116,512 miles

Offside front brake has slight binding

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 106,111 miles

minor chips on screen

slight accident damage to offside front bumper

slight resistance turning offside front wheel

Fail 8 Apr 2013 106,111 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

minor chips on screen

slight accident damage to offside front bumper

slight resistance turning offside front wheel

Pass 26 Mar 2012 89,722 miles

rear brake discs rust lipped

damage to front bumper but secure

Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

damage to front bumper but secure

rear brake discs rust lipped

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,881 miles

Front number plate damaged but still legible.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 58,979 miles

Advise, both front wipers spliting.

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 58,979 miles

Advise, both front wipers spliting.

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 29,558 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 29,558 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

KL05 YPA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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