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DU05 KPG

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,356 mi
Last recorded74,356 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 KPG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 74,356 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,335 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 11 Mar 2013 61,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,998 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 54,998 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,107 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 43,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 29,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 167,254 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 167,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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DU05 KPG is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU05 KPG, 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 DU05 KPG registered?

DU05 KPG is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is DU05 KPG safe to buy?

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