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KU05 GDK

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,254 mi
Last recorded117,254 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GDK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2012 117,254 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S REAR LAMP COVERED WITH TAPE

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 117,254 miles

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

O/S REAR LAMP COVERED WITH TAPE

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 104,653 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

did not lock on o/s/r hand brake

did not lock on o/s/r service brake

n/s/r and o/s/r disks worn liped

Fail 2 Sep 2011 104,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

did not lock on o/s/r hand brake

did not lock on o/s/r service brake

n/s/r and o/s/r disks worn liped

Pass 6 Aug 2010 100,079 miles

Offside rear lamp lense temporarilly repaired

Pass 30 Apr 2009 89,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 75,440 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 GDK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KU05 GDK, 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 GDK registered?

KU05 GDK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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