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KU05 LXD

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,802 mi
Last recorded130,802 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 130,802 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive os steering rack area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive os steering rack area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret/chassis areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

long spongy brake pedal travel,seat belts slow retraction.suspension bushes worn/perished,tested wet.

Pass 25 Jan 2022 128,294 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive offside steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake pedal spongy operation,slight brake inbalance front ??

suspension bushes perished,floors/turrets coroding.

Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy operation,rear brake hoses insecure. test wet.

Fail 29 Jan 2021 124,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy operation,rear brake hoses insecure. test wet.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion underneath at rear around suspension mountings/ floorpan/inner sills

front wipers noisy but clearing ok

Fail 6 Mar 2019 114,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion underneath at rear around suspension mountings/ floorpan/inner sills

front wipers noisy but clearing ok

Pass 6 Mar 2018 107,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 107,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edges

Nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 99,844 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)

Nearside rear seatbelt slow to retract

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 92,132 miles

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

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

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

offside front wheel binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2015 83,607 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,704 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,439 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside headlight output slightly reduced

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 40,163 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,074 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 29,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 18,839 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 LXD is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

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

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