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MA05 KWR

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,992 mi
Last recorded195,992 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 KWR
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 195,992 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 184,421 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 184,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 169,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre badly cracking

Nearside Headlamp has slightly reduced output

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 169,896 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

N/s head lamp has slightly reduced output

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working LLB501 bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

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

Secondary bonnet catch not securing

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2016 157,085 miles

N/S headlamp is slightly dim

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 157,085 miles

N/S headlamp is slightly dim

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 146,006 miles

Bonnet safety catch does not opperate

N/S headlamp has slightly reduced output

N/S/F brake is binding slighty

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 146,006 miles

Bonnet safety catch does not opperate

N/S headlamp has slightly reduced output

N/S/F brake is binding slighty

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 130,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 130,149 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 116,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

brake aplication at high pressure uneven, rec att asap

cover missing off tow bar wireing

Pass 3 Nov 2011 110,225 miles

air bag light on

o/s/r light lens cracked not showing white light

Fail 3 Nov 2011 110,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

o/s/r light lens cracked not showing white light

Pass 21 Jul 2010 100,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,346 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 80,346 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,527 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 KWR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KWR, 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 KWR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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