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NL55 KCA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,130 mi
Last recorded94,130 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 KCA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 94,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriated

Fail 1 Jul 2021 94,129 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,722 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 90,722 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,855 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 87,855 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 84,895 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 84,895 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 81,258 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,185 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 77,925 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 72,364 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,364 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam cutomer replaced bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 65,275 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 58,679 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 37,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,965 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,506 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,653 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 KCA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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