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SD05 KUK

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,751 mi
Last recorded94,751 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 KUK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 94,751 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rears inner sill / floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 93,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear inner sills / floor both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 [2014] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,872 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 87,872 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feeds (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,374 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 4 Mar 2019 83,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake pads on 1.5mm min limit

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 18 May 2018 74,847 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2018 74,847 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and o/s/rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 61,648 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,003 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 54,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,851 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,807 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f disc inner face corrodedand pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,678 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 46,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,201 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 37,555 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 34,709 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 31,191 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 26,406 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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SD05 KUK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc 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 SD05 KUK, 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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SD05 KUK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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