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KU05 DWD

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,670 mi
Last recorded137,670 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 DWD
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2021 137,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 133,975 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 133,933 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 127,397 miles

both dipped beams starting to get dim.

n/s front inner wing (under battery) corroded but not within 30cms of a prescribed area.

outer sills have covers on them.

under body components have surface corrosion starting on them.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 120,364 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front inner wing corroded but not within 30cms of strut top mount

outer sills have covers on them

surface corrosion on front suspension arms

Fail 20 Feb 2018 120,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front inner wing corroded but not within 30cms of strut top mount

outer sills have covers on them

surface corrosion on front suspension arms

Pass 14 Feb 2017 111,935 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 99,607 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,366 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 78,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,565 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,099 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,808 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,897 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,254 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,558 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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KU05 DWD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KU05 DWD, 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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KU05 DWD is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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