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J201 KAE

2005 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

108,616 mi
Last recorded108,616 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 KAE
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 108,616 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 108,617 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2025 106,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 110,550 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 96,190 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 88,472 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 87,883 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 87,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 87,245 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 87,245 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected lock nut on power steering rack end to trackrod end (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component insecure and steering adversely affected lock nut on power steering rack end to trackrod end (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,033 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,403 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 85,077 miles

Front offside and nearside front steering rack ends have slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2015 84,793 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear bumper corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2015 84,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise rear bumper corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,904 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 83,904 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,825 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 82,957 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 82,957 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 81,185 miles

exhaust back box very rusty.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 81,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

coolant leak.

exhaust back box very rusty.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 80,251 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 80,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 78,140 miles

front no plate size?

Pass 11 Oct 2006 75,815 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 75,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J201 KAE is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 J201 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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What year was J201 KAE registered?

J201 KAE is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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