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KD55 UVV

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,204 mi
Last recorded89,204 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 UVV
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 89,204 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 89,204 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,004 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 86,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front arms (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front brake pedal spongy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 84,738 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s lower arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 84,737 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s lower arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,851 miles

front subframe and n/s and o/s front wish bones corroded

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

o/s and n/s front brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 80,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front subframe and n/s and o/s front wish bones corroded

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

o/s and n/s front brake hose ferrules corroded

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,078 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 76,675 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 75,156 miles

Central Exhaust mounting corroded and very weak

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 75,147 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting corroded and very weak

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,823 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 69,516 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 69,516 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,976 miles

Centre Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,202 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,010 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,989 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 50,988 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 46,768 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 42,242 miles

windscreen washers poor possibly frozen

Fail 26 Nov 2010 42,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

windscreen washers poor possibly frozen

Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,294 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 32,921 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 32,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UVV is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KD55 UVV, 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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KD55 UVV is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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