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SA05 KTE

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,847 mi
Last recorded113,847 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 KTE
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 113,847 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 113,847 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure x3 (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 109,799 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 104,702 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 104,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 98,960 miles

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded and the pads are wearing low

n/s/r tyre is deteriorating

Fail 28 Sep 2013 98,960 miles

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

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

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded and the pads are wearing low

n/s/r tyre is deteriorating

Pass 22 Aug 2012 91,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 83,949 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 83,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,782 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 69,947 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 65,604 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,254 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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SA05 KTE is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA05 KTE, 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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What year was SA05 KTE registered?

SA05 KTE is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 20 March 2005.

Is SA05 KTE safe to buy?

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