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KD55 ERJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,993 mi
Last recorded42,993 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 ERJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 42,993 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 42,750 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock/ignition barrel loose, recommend repair.

Fail 11 Sep 2025 42,750 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Steering lock/ignition barrel loose, recommend repair.

Pass 30 Aug 2024 42,314 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering lock assly loose.Requires console removal and tightening anti tamper screws.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both deteriorated due to age. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 41,871 miles

Steering rack, has a light misting of oil

Pass 23 Sep 2022 41,544 miles

Steering rack has a light misting of oil

Pass 1 Sep 2021 41,079 miles

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 40,678 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 40,169 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 40,169 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front unable to check the o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 29 Aug 2018 39,451 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,751 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 38,744 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,827 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 37,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,217 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 33,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 31,540 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 31,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,085 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 26,496 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 20,562 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)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,291 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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KD55 ERJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KD55 ERJ, 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 KD55 ERJ registered?

KD55 ERJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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