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CV05 KDZ

2005 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

92,789 mi
Last recorded92,789 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 KDZ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 92,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,617 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 90,617 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 86,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,424 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 79,418 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 79,418 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,578 miles

185/65/15

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (poor condition ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (poor condition) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 76,578 miles

185/65/15

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (poor condition ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (poor condition) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 71,331 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (poor condition) (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 66,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 62,838 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 62,838 miles

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

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 60,345 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 60,345 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 55,347 miles

Offisde rear tyre perishing

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

Fail 15 May 2015 55,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offisde rear tyre perishing

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

Pass 13 May 2014 48,737 miles

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

Offside rear light damaged.

Pass 15 May 2013 40,769 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,775 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 35,497 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 29,858 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,648 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 19,805 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,578 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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CV05 KDZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV05 KDZ, 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 CV05 KDZ registered?

CV05 KDZ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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