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KF05 BBJ

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,270 mi
Last recorded110,270 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 BBJ
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,270 miles

rear bumper security

both headlamps tarnishing

power steering noisy

Pass 13 Sep 2016 103,392 miles

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,331 miles

damage to front number plate

front brake balance

n/s/r tyre worn low

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,535 miles

front number plate damaged

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,475 miles

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

weld repair to o/s floor panel heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,273 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front crossmember damagsd & split

n/s/f chassis damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge's

noise from rear brake

side wall of n/s/r tyre cracking

suspect rear pad's worn

Fail 24 Sep 2012 76,139 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

front crossmember damagsd & split

n/s/f chassis damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge's

noise from rear brake

side wall of n/s/r tyre cracking

suspect rear pad's worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

flat pattern on o/s headlight

Fail 4 Oct 2011 69,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,463 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

front number plate cracked

n/s/f chassis damage

Fail 15 Sep 2010 62,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

front number plate cracked

n/s/f chassis damage

Pass 10 Sep 2009 55,412 miles

air bag lamp on

hand brake lever release button sticking

nearside front chassis damaged

scratches to screen

Fail 9 Sep 2009 55,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

air bag lamp on

hand brake lever damaged

nearside front chassis damaged

scratches to screen

Pass 20 Sep 2008 49,439 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 49,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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KF05 BBJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KF05 BBJ, 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 KF05 BBJ registered?

KF05 BBJ is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is KF05 BBJ safe to buy?

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