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KU05 FDY

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,690 mi
Last recorded112,690 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 FDY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 112,690 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank area ()

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area on limits (2.1.5 (a))

front wiper pannel rusted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 107,610 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area on limits advs further investigation (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 107,608 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area on limits advs further investigation (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 103,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 103,174 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advs rear brake check (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 98,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inside edge on limits advs urgent change (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area on limits (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 90,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

offside front wiper blade poor

offside rear child seat fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 90,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin & offside (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

offside front wiper blade poor

offside rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 83,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 83,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 76,987 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 76,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 69,000 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,969 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,746 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 36,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,049 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,810 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 FDY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KU05 FDY, 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 KU05 FDY registered?

KU05 FDY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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