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KU55 ZXR

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,403 mi
Last recorded136,403 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 136,403 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 26 Aug 2017 136,403 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 30 Aug 2016 120,790 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread- would advise check for puncture

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box split and holed (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear slight binding on both rear brakes

Fail 30 Aug 2016 120,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread- would advise check for puncture

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box split and holed (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 25 Aug 2015 107,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 107,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 97,723 miles

offside front tyre cracking in treads and cutting out on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,460 miles

front offside tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 3 Sep 2012 76,014 miles

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

front nearside tyre wearing on inside edge possably close to cords

front offside brake slight binding

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,642 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,442 miles

advise both headlamps fitted with beam corectors

advise front offside tyre 3 mm and wearing on inner edge

advise rear nearside tyre 2.5 mm and wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,929 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 42,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,312 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 ZXR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 ZXR, 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 ZXR registered?

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

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