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FV55 KTK

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,369 mi
Last recorded85,369 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 KTK
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 85,369 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 85,369 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 80,847 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 80,702 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,518 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 75,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 71,271 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,525 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 59,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 59,214 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Nov 2016 59,212 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,436 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 56,491 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,489 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 52,474 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 51,680 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 49,055 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 44,947 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,428 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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FV55 KTK is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV55 KTK, 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 FV55 KTK registered?

FV55 KTK is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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