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NL55 KBP

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,131 mi
Last recorded91,131 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 KBP
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 May 2019 91,131 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (holed) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (mainly rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,962 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear under car (6.1.B.2)

all wipers slight splitting

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,961 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear under car (6.1.B.2)

all wipers slight splitting

Pass 24 May 2017 85,374 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rubber broken

Fail 22 May 2017 85,374 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 27 May 2016 83,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 83,019 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 83,019 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 79,091 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 79,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 74,273 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 67,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords at this point

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,407 miles

osf tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords at this point

Pass 1 Sep 2012 59,512 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear discs corroded on inside edges but not causing judder at this point

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,783 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 48,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 42,187 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 31,701 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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NL55 KBP is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NL55 KBP, 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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NL55 KBP is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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