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KW55 XWL

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,431 mi
Last recorded114,431 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 XWL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 114,431 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 114,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 112,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,745 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 105,667 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 95,574 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 95,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 83,596 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 83,596 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,001 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 72,998 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,438 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 49,818 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside inner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated and leaking grease.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 18 May 2010 37,322 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 26,421 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,414 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (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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KW55 XWL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KW55 XWL, 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 KW55 XWL registered?

KW55 XWL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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