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KC05 PSO

2005 Nissan Almera

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,616 mi
Last recorded71,616 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 PSO
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,616 miles

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

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

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

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sign of repairs

tested in wet conditions

Fail 3 Nov 2025 71,560 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,412 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 66,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Sep 2023 66,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge, tracking check required. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 49,346 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 43,334 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 43,334 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 39,447 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 39,447 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 37,014 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2018 37,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 34,348 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 34,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,719 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,078 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,465 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,097 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,901 miles

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,334 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,116 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,173 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 PSO is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KC05 PSO, 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 PSO registered?

KC05 PSO is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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