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KV55 KAJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,829 mi
Last recorded90,829 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 KAJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 90,829 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 90,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 81,474 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,568 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 74,301 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 74,301 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 69,224 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 69,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 62,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,341 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 55,341 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 49,404 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,404 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,380 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,608 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,742 miles

Front brake disks slightly scored and lipped

Rear brake disks slightly scored, corroded and pitted at the edges

Fail 6 Sep 2010 21,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 16,361 miles

Front wipers smearing - Not to excess

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 9,315 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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KV55 KAJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KV55 KAJ, 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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KV55 KAJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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