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KC05 RVR

2005 Nissan Almera

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

197,340 mi
Last recorded197,340 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 197,340 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 197,340 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 183,308 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 183,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 165,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 153,689 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 153,685 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,912 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 139,912 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 130,849 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 130,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 121,798 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 99,545 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 99,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 96,265 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Both tyres perishing/cracked

Sump Corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 96,265 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Both tyres perishing/cracked

Sump Corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,311 miles

Rear Tyres getting low 2/3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,229 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 85,918 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 85,918 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 83,497 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,760 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 70,073 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 62,882 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 55,014 miles

Airbag lamp flashing

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 32,114 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 RVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RVR, 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 RVR registered?

KC05 RVR is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is KC05 RVR safe to buy?

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