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DF05 KYJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,508 mi
Last recorded49,508 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 KYJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall cut ,glued repair (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 48,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 48,331 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively leaking steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 47,227 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 47,227 miles

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))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 45,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tailgate struts weak

Fail 27 Jan 2023 45,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tailgate struts weak

Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot lid struts weak

Fail 29 Dec 2021 44,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect leveller not ckecked (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

boot lid struts weak

Pass 15 Sep 2020 42,737 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 42,718 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 41,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 41,133 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,901 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 33,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres starting to perish, (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 33,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres starting to perish, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 22,171 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 22,171 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 19,543 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,531 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 19,439 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,977 miles

battery insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2008 18,332 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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DF05 KYJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DF05 KYJ, 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 DF05 KYJ registered?

DF05 KYJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is DF05 KYJ safe to buy?

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