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KM05 RKX

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

99,112 mi
Last recorded99,112 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 RKX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 99,112 miles

Exhaust system/flanges are corroded

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,788 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,788 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened Panhard rod corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 88,101 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,896 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 81,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 77,641 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 77,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,636 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm slightly corroded.

Offside Front Lower suspension arm slightly corroded.

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 73,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm slightly corroded.

Offside Front Lower suspension arm slightly corroded.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 69,736 miles

Rear Axle slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2016 69,733 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Axle slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,885 miles

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 65,884 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2014 61,446 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,988 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 56,988 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,546 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 52,546 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,761 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 46,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,939 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 41,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2009 36,882 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 36,882 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 26,486 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nail in tread area of offside rear tyre.

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 RKX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX registered?

KM05 RKX is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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