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KC05 PKY

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,074 mi
Last recorded100,074 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 PKY
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 100,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 100,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 65 15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 97,078 miles

Both front track rod ends rubbers perishing

Damp around steering rack

Fuel pipes corroding

Offside front coil spring corroding

Offside front lower suspension arm corroding

Signs of offside rear brakes over heating

Fail 29 Apr 2025 97,078 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Both front track rod ends rubbers perishing

Damp around steering rack

Fuel pipes corroding

Offside front coil spring corroding

Offside front lower suspension arm corroding

Signs of offside rear brakes over heating

Pass 2 May 2024 94,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 89,685 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 89,685 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 85,532 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 85,532 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 82,227 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 78,592 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre 185 65 15H ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 185 65 15H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 76,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 70,822 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 65,328 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2017 65,328 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 57,977 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 50,604 miles

rear section of exhaust slighly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2013 46,678 miles

exhaust system rusted

Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 50,392 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 36,742 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2011 36,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,328 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 25,970 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 20,077 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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KC05 PKY is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KC05 PKY, 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 KC05 PKY registered?

KC05 PKY is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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