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KU55 YVK

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,612 mi
Last recorded122,612 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 YVK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,612 miles

stonechip to screen

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to underbody

oil residue on engine

radiator leaking

rattle from engine area

slight smear front wipers

anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing

battery loose in tray

brake discs lipped and corroded

coil springs showing corrosion

earth strap broken offside front wing

exhaust heatshields loose

Fail 4 Nov 2016 122,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

anti roll bar drop link rubbers perishing

battery loose in tray

brake discs lipped and corroded

coil springs showing corrosion

earth strap broken offside front wing

exhaust heatshields loose

exhaust system corroded

general corrosion to underbody

oil residue on engine

radiator leaking

rattle from engine area

slight smear front wipers

stonechip to screen

Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front headlight loose

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

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

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

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

brake pedal creeping slightly

central exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system/hangers corroded

front lower valance corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

oil leak

slight smear from rear wipers

various suspension bushes cracked and perished

Fail 13 Nov 2015 117,015 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

exhaust system/hangers corroded

n/s outer sill damaged

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

oil leak

slight smear from rear wipers

various suspension bushes cracked and perished

Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,654 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 111,654 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 111,640 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

adv. airbag light covered over

Pass 1 Mar 2013 101,282 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight dense black smoke

Wear to both rear tyres

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

This vehicle is on seriously damage marker with d.v.l.a.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,902 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,902 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,128 miles

vehicle damaged repaired off side front

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,863 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

Fail 8 Jul 2009 49,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,912 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 36,904 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 YVK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YVK, 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 KU55 YVK registered?

KU55 YVK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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