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KL05 ZCO

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,011 mi
Last recorded97,011 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 97,011 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt X2 both front t.r.e gaiters split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking possible steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,388 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 85,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness around steering rack

near side rear tyre inner side wall deteriated

rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 84,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness around steering rack

near side rear tyre inner side wall deteriated

rear axle corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,226 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 15 Mar 2016 84,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2015 83,032 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,794 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 80,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 77,576 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 77,573 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 77,113 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust heat shield insecure on rear section

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2012 66,543 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 66,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres bald on inners

child seats fitted to rear seats

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear inner face of disc slightly pitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,739 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear inner face of disc slightly pitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 33,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,383 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 ZCO 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 ZCO, 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 ZCO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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