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MA05 KVL

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,038 mi
Last recorded157,038 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 KVL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Dec 2022 157,038 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to there been no brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 141,205 miles

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

Underside coated

Pass 9 Nov 2020 126,780 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Nov 2019 112,007 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,672 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,672 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 94,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 94,664 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened not alined correctly (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 81,962 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 81,962 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Bulb fitted upside down. (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,050 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Nov 2015 66,357 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,838 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,931 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 46,530 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,928 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,058 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,225 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 23,225 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 65,880 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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MA05 KVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MA05 KVL, 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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MA05 KVL is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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