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KL05 ZGM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,079 mi
Last recorded86,079 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 86,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel n/s 30 o/s 80 (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer sidewall

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

Fail 14 Mar 2018 81,590 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer sidewall

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,157 miles

All discs corroded and front has slight judder

Both rear axle bushes starting to split

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

Nearside front suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Offside front track rod end boot split

Rear brakes sticking slightly

nearside font brake pipe slightly corroded

power steering rack damp with oil

Fail 20 Mar 2017 76,154 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated level on minimum mark (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

All discs corroded and front has slight judder

Both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

Both rear axle bushes starting to split

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

Offside front track rod end boot split

Rear brakes sticking slightly

nearside font brake pipe slightly corroded

power steering rack damp with oil

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,166 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 70,166 miles

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both sides (3.5.1k)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 64,383 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 64,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 59,361 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 54,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 54,076 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,076 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 47,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 35,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 28,749 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 22,910 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 ZGM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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