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KB54 DPU

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,622 mi
Last recorded86,622 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 DPU
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 86,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 82,525 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 78,251 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 73,689 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,601 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 68,601 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,079 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 114,681 miles

Fan belt is cracking

Headlamp lens slightly defective head lights are cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 114,678 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken showing white light to the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Fan belt is cracking

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective head lights are cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 110,776 miles

Both front headlights cloudy

Front and rear pads getting low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 110,776 miles

Both front headlights cloudy

Front and rear pads getting low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 105,417 miles

Fronts brake pads getting low

Headlights cloudy

N/S/R tyre tread getting low

Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,282 miles

Both front wipers in poor condition

EML on

Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,933 miles

all brakes some fluctuation

dash warning light on

rear sills-floors corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2014 93,315 miles

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

dash warning light on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,254 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r tyre inner tread low and wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Jan 2012 73,296 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

both rear inner tyres treads wearing unevenly

o/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

wipers a bit smeary

Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,327 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,878 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,353 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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KB54 DPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KB54 DPU, 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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KB54 DPU is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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