CarVerify

Free Car Check

KD55 TYA

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,368 mi
Last recorded118,368 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 TYA
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 118,368 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 114,569 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 111,185 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 111,184 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front both brake disc and pads rusty

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 108,749 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 108,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2021 103,755 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 98,707 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 93,895 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 89,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,662 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 83,597 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 13 Oct 2015 80,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside front (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,050 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 77,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 69,392 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 69,392 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 62,176 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 54,788 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,051 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,772 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 37,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,743 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
Full Nissan Almera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KD55 TYA is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey 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 KD55 TYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KD55 TYA?

You can check the full history of KD55 TYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KD55 TYA registered?

KD55 TYA is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is KD55 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD55 TYA shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KD55 TYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KD55 TYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.