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J183 KAE

2005 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,064 mi
Last recorded120,064 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ183 KAE
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 120,064 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

trims and covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2026 120,064 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

trims and covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2025 119,920 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack D rubbers deteriorated

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 May 2025 119,946 miles

Nearside 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))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering rack D rubbers deteriorated

trims and covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2025 119,920 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 119,745 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside nearside at upper limit (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake fluid lamp on

Pass 2 May 2023 118,670 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 115,365 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 114,820 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 113,842 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 112,915 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 112,914 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 112,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 112,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 112,457 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 111,791 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/ outer sill getting rusty

power steering rack damp

Fail 29 Feb 2016 111,791 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/ outer sill getting rusty

power steering rack damp

Pass 25 Feb 2015 111,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

baffles broken up in tail box

Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,392 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 108,844 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

steering rack mountings slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2012 107,572 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s outer sill getting rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2011 105,409 miles

Oil leak

n/s outer sill getting rusty

n/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges starting to split

o/s/f tyre going out of shape and starting to split

steering rack mountings slight play

Fail 4 Mar 2011 105,409 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

n/s outer sill getting rusty

n/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges starting to split

o/s/f tyre going out of shape and starting to split

steering rack mountings slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2009 102,350 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 98,362 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 98,342 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 96,738 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 94,142 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

f/n/s brake slightly binding

How Reliable is the Nissan Figaro?

Based on 96,615 MOT tests across 5,753 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
2,107
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,995
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,780
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,502
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,502
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J183 KAE is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Figaro fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,995 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J183 KAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Figaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J183 KAE is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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