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MJ55 KUY

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,341 mi
Last recorded96,341 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 KUY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 96,341 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 96,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 71,721 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 71,721 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 70,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 70,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 66,734 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 62,015 miles

Oil leak

Under body corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2018 62,015 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Under body corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 54,828 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 54,828 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 50,653 miles

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER WALL CUT

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 50,652 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTTER WALL CUT

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 42,482 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 42,458 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall in poor condition

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Sep 2012 36,103 miles

air bag wn/lt on

both front tyres very badly worn on inside edges

Fail 30 Sep 2011 30,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 30,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 24,597 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 24,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 19,446 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 19,446 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 13,496 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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MJ55 KUY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJ55 KUY, 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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MJ55 KUY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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