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KL55 BTU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,628 mi
Last recorded98,628 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 BTU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 98,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R & N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 98,628 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S/F & N/S/F (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R & N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,720 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 96,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 93,718 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 93,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 85,330 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 81,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,267 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,801 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall

Fail 1 Nov 2018 75,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 9 Nov 2017 71,329 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Misting of oil (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2017 71,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated Misting of oil (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2016 66,805 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 61,300 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight exhaust blow on rear box

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,087 miles

Alternator drive belt cracked

Front tyres wearing on inner edges, nearside worn to 3mm in centre

Rear brake discs corroded on back faces

Pass 12 Nov 2013 48,263 miles

rear discs rusty inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2012 41,070 miles

rear pads difficult to see

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,072 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 244,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

travel in handbrake

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,077 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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KL55 BTU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KL55 BTU, 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 KL55 BTU registered?

KL55 BTU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is KL55 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL55 BTU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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