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KU55 YXX

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

218,184 mi
Last recorded218,184 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 YXX
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 218,184 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended N/s + O/s Front Lower (2.4.F.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s + O/s Front (1.7.5a)

Oil Leak Around Engine Bay Area

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s Rear (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 218,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advice both front head lights

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 208,560 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 189,442 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 168,375 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 151,414 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 135,376 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 120,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 99,822 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 99,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 83,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,686 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,837 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 53,343 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 53,011 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,223 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 YXX is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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