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KS05 DZM

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,605 mi
Last recorded141,605 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 DZM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 141,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 133,557 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 133,555 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 123,715 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,775 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 113,773 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 104,586 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 104,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 95,324 miles

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

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Fail 21 Nov 2015 95,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,596 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 80,397 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 67,888 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 67,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 56,428 miles

Air bag lamp on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs corroded/scored

Front number plate cracked

OSr tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,827 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 40,827 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 28,590 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008

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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KS05 DZM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KS05 DZM, 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 KS05 DZM registered?

KS05 DZM is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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