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K1 ESB

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,692 mi
Last recorded109,692 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK1 ESB
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 109,692 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 109,692 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 99,427 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Reserve Travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 99,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 92,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 92,692 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both side (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 85,443 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 85,443 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 77,439 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 77,439 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 73,737 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 72,862 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 72,862 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 72,639 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 72,639 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 71,989 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 71,989 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,688 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 70,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 51,105 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 45,801 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 40,960 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 35,590 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 30,166 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 18,501 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 11,325 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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K1 ESB is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 K1 ESB, 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 K1 ESB registered?

K1 ESB is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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