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KL05 ZFX

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,390 mi
Last recorded133,390 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 133,390 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 133,388 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 129,844 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 129,841 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2021 125,810 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 125,807 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 121,891 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 121,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 121,777 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,007 miles

Engine oil residue sump area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Park brake effort low efficiency

Fail 18 Apr 2019 117,936 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Engine oil residue sump area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre 3mm

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 117,257 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 117,256 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement calliper arm in on position (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessively corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,655 miles

Nearside Front side wall has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat sheild insecure

underbody corrosion in places

Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front side wall has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat sheild insecure

underbody corrosion in places

Pass 30 Jul 2015 101,998 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,588 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 86,836 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,315 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 56,560 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 56,560 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 44,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,738 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2008 32,649 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 ZFX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

KL05 ZFX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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