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KM05 RKA

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,032 mi
Last recorded46,032 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 RKA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 46,032 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 46,029 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 36,198 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 36,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2020 31,630 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2019 24,708 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached also damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2019 24,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation not releasing (1.2.1 (d))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached also damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 23,167 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 23,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2017 21,247 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 20,374 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 19,209 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 19,209 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)

Pass 12 May 2014 18,298 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 18,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 17,048 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 15,675 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 14,467 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 12,681 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 10,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 8,661 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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KM05 RKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM05 RKA, 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 KM05 RKA registered?

KM05 RKA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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