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DE05 XKF

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,191 mi
Last recorded59,191 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 XKF
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 59,191 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 57,632 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,150 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 56,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,984 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 53,338 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tailgate telescopic strut supports reduced damping effect;

Pass 29 Oct 2020 51,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 49,389 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 47,386 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,382 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,783 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,783 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 40,683 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 37,692 miles

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

Washer bottle cap missing.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 34,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 34,422 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 30,588 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 30,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 19,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,948 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,825 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 13,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 11,608 miles

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

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

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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DE05 XKF is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DE05 XKF, 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 DE05 XKF registered?

DE05 XKF is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is DE05 XKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 XKF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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