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KU05 LXA

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,235 mi
Last recorded140,235 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 LXA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,235 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 140,234 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2016 120,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Hair line cracks (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Hair line cracks (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 99,629 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,607 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 78,512 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 73,546 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,233 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 56,839 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,568 miles

all discs has advanced corrosion and pitted

belts squeeling

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,302 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 32,302 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,560 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 LXA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

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

Is KU05 LXA safe to buy?

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