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KU05 LXC

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,396 mi
Last recorded139,396 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 139,396 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 136,338 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 136,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 133,044 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 133,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,383 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 127,383 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 122,301 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 122,301 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 116,628 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 116,614 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,762 miles

air bag light on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 95,317 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 95,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,150 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 80,150 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 60,781 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 60,772 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 40,649 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,685 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 26,658 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LXC is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU05 LXC registered?

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

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