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KU05 HPE

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,953 mi
Last recorded131,953 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 HPE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 131,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 123,404 miles

1/ both head lights becoming dull

3. Earth wire broken on nearside front. 4. Front and rear brake discs becoming distorted.

Fail 16 Aug 2016 123,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and is below legal limits (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

1. Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge. 2. Both head lights becoming dull.

3. Earth wire broken on nearside front. 4. Front and rear brake discs becoming distorted.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 111,045 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front & both rear shock absorber dust covers split

both front brake discs corroded

both front headlamp aim patterns becoming faded

both rear number plate lamps dim

front brake pads becoming low

Fail 25 Jul 2015 111,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front & both rear shock absorber dust covers split

both front brake discs corroded

both front headlamp aim patterns becoming faded

both rear number plate lamps dim

front brake pads becoming low

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 100,113 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads becoming low

light output from both rear number plate lamps becoming dim

n/s/r tyre becoming low on edge

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs becoming corroded/pitted

Fail 14 Aug 2014 100,113 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads becoming low

light output from both rear number plate lamps becoming dim

n/s/r tyre becoming low on edge

o/s/f & n/s/f brake discs becoming corroded/pitted

Pass 6 Aug 2013 88,801 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 88,801 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,015 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)

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre treads worn on edges

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2012 77,962 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

front brake discs rusty

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre treads worn on edges

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2011 68,666 miles

Near side Front spring broken but located correctly

off side wiper blade split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,443 miles

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

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

offside front brakedisc corrodded nearside front brakedisc corrodded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 41,199 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre casings slight age cracking

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyrewearing badly on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2009 39,232 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 31,156 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 31,156 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 HPE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KU05 HPE, 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 HPE registered?

KU05 HPE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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