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SO05 KAJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,384 mi
Last recorded122,384 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 KAJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 122,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 122,355 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 113,570 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

handbrake could do with some adjustment or repair on pass limit of 16%

Fail 5 Oct 2017 113,542 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

handbrake could do with some adjustment or repair on pass limit of 16%

Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,663 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Side skirts fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 106,663 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside mirror glass cracked

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

Side skirts fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,860 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Oil leak

Sump corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 99,860 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking

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

Oil leak

Sump corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 97,785 miles

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

exhaust corroded

side skirts

Fail 30 Sep 2014 97,785 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust corroded

side skirts

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 83,394 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2012 74,207 miles

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

exhaust corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of body sills

Fail 9 Jul 2012 74,207 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of body sills

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,355 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 49,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,519 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 23,182 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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SO05 KAJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SO05 KAJ, 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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SO05 KAJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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