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DS05 KFU

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,912 mi
Last recorded68,912 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 KFU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 68,912 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 68,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,710 miles

Offside front tyre worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,856 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,019 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 57,019 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 53,707 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 53,707 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 43,722 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,244 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 33,244 miles

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

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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DS05 KFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS05 KFU, 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 DS05 KFU registered?

DS05 KFU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is DS05 KFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 KFU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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