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KU55 KUY

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

87,906 mi
Last recorded87,906 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 KUY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 87,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Also, have play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake calliper stuck on

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 83,226 miles

front bumper insecure

rear wiper blade don't clear rear screen

Fail 6 Oct 2018 83,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front bumper insecure

rear wiper blade don't clear rear screen

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,465 miles

Both front anti-roll bar rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front inner tyres worn close to the legal limit

Both front track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside front headlamp bracket damaged

Nearside front top mount stiff in operation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 78,465 miles

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

Both front anti-roll bar rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front coil springs corroded

Both front inner tyres worn close to the legal limit

Both front track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside front headlamp bracket damaged

Nearside front top mount stiff in operation

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,075 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PLASTIC TRIM UNDER NEARSIDE FRONT ARCH IS INSECURE

Fail 6 Sep 2016 72,075 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS CRACKED IN TREAD AREA

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

PLASTIC TRIM UNDER NEARSIDE FRONT ARCH IS INSECURE

Pass 12 Sep 2015 66,350 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 66,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect beam image not bright enough to produce a pattern on beam setter (insufficient light output) (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 55,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,550 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades weak

front bumper damaged

front n/s fog lamp corroded

vehicle protection cover fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2013 56,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades weak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper damaged

front n/s fog lamp corroded

vehicle protection cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,994 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front reg plate cracked but not affecting letters/figures

Pass 9 Sep 2011 38,774 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,424 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,013 miles

Front bumper insecure

air bag light on

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,677 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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KU55 KUY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KU55 KUY, 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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KU55 KUY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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