2003 Nissan Almera 1.5L Petrol · AO53 KCZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in February 2025, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership style. While the most recent test at 85,856 miles showed a pass, it followed a failure just nine days prior at 85,810 miles. That failure revealed significantly worn brake discs, a major exhaust leak, and illegal front tyres. This suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they fail an official inspection rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance on critical components. At 85,856 miles, this 23-year-old Nissan has covered exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,700 miles per year. The data shows long periods of low use; between March 2022 and May 2023, the car covered only 2,918 miles, and it sat for nearly two years between the May 2023 and February 2025 tests. Such low mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and seizing of brake hardware, which aligns with the reported binding brake issues noted in the history. A buyer must conduct a closer inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record shows recurring binding brakes in 2023 and a failure for a worn steering linkage ball joint in 2022, indicating the front end components are prone to age-related wear. The exhaust leak identified in early 2025 should be checked for further corrosion along the manifold or primary hangers. Given the vehicle's age and periods of potential inactivity, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and floor pans is essential, as long-standing vehicles often suffer from hidden rust that low-mileage figures do not prevent.