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OV05 KPN

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,315 mi
Last recorded94,315 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 KPN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2021 94,315 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,582 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 86,484 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 86,484 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to rear suspension

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,383 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust join

Corrosion to rear panard

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres cracking in tread

Play in wiper pivots

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 80,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Corrosion to rear exhaust join

Corrosion to rear panard

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres cracking in tread

Play in wiper pivots

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 74,550 miles

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

L/H handbrake reading low but efficiency ok

Nearside front headlamp light output slightly reduced

Play in wiper pivots

Slight p.a.s fluid leak from steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2016 68,727 miles

engine sump rusty

surface corrosion on most suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,633 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,944 miles

Centre to rear exhaust join corroded

Front brake discs have severe corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 49,800 miles

Centre to rear exhaust join corroded but not blowing

Corrosion to inner faces of front and rear brake discs

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,800 miles

Centre to rear exhaust join corroded but not blowing

Corrosion to inner faces of front and rear brake discs

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 44,010 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 44,010 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 31,066 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 23,447 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 21,204 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 14,742 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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OV05 KPN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OV05 KPN, 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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OV05 KPN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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