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KC05 RVM

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,051 mi
Last recorded81,051 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 RVM
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 81,051 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 81,039 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS+OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 79,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,075 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 76,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,754 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,560 miles

Steering box has seepage Steering rack area (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 70,676 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,259 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,394 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 61,783 miles

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

o/s+n/s/front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 May 2016 58,928 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 58,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 54,730 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 51,722 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,101 miles

near side head lamp bulb retaining spring is missing

Pass 10 May 2012 43,824 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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)

Pass 20 May 2011 38,549 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 33,789 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 27,434 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 21,862 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 21,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RVM is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RVM, 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 RVM registered?

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

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