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LV05 KDU

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,489 mi
Last recorded107,489 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV05 KDU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 107,489 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 107,487 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,282 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 81,035 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 72,597 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(s)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 61,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 61,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2014 54,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,740 miles

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 49,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,880 miles

offside & nearside front tyres wearing thin on inside edges

Pass 7 Feb 2011 38,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 31,990 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 24,738 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 24,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,268 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 18,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LV05 KDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV05 KDU, 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 LV05 KDU registered?

LV05 KDU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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