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74,307 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s including other suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
some parts under vehicle covered in under seal
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s including other suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
some parts under vehicle covered in under seal
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded signs of black substance on them (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened has signs of black substance on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened has black substance on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all under body covered in black substance
general under body covered in black substance tested in wet condition
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength has thick substance all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded signs of black substance on them (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened has signs of black substance on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened has black substance on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body covered in black substance tested in wet condition
Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge of the tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join (6.1.2 (a))
Hand brake travel getting high
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hand brake travel getting high
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Hand brake travel getting high
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber heavily perished and has slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber heavily perished and has slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Flashing (7.1.6 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
Hand brake travel getting high
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber heavily perished and has slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber heavily perished and has slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Hand brake travel getting high
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber heavily perished and has slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber heavily perished and has slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Flashing (7.1.6 (a))
Hand brake travel getting high
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber heavily perished and has slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber heavily perished and has slight cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber heavily perished and has slight cracking (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber heavily perished and has slight cracking (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear axle beam rusted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front brake discs rusted
both wiper blades starting to split on end of blades
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front brake discs rusted
both wiper blades starting to split on end of blades
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)
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MA05 KVT is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 KVT, 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 KVT is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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